〜めく
to seem like ~
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜めく” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜めく」 means "to seem like ~". Structure: Noun + めく. This is a JLPT N1 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1春めいてきたので、停泊を再開した。
はるめいて きた ので、ていはく を さいかい した。
harumeite kita node, teihaku o saikai shita.
As it began to feel like spring, we resumed the anchorage.
Getting around
Example 2春めいてきたので、乗換を再開した。
はるめいて きた ので、のりかえ を さいかい した。
harumeite kita node, norikae o saikai shita.
As it began to feel like spring, we resumed the transfer (trains).
Everyday life
Example 3春めいてきたので、暗唱を再開した。
はるめいて きた ので、あんしょう を さいかい した。
harumeite kita node, anshou o saikai shita.
As it began to feel like spring, we resumed the recitation.
Everyday life
Example 4春めいてきたので、静養を再開した。
はるめいて きた ので、せいよう を さいかい した。
harumeite kita node, seiyou o saikai shita.
As it began to feel like spring, we resumed the rest.
Everyday life
Example 5春めいてきたので、飼育を再開した。
はるめいて きた ので、しいく を さいかい した。
harumeite kita node, shiiku o saikai shita.
As it began to feel like spring, we resumed the raising (animals).
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
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Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
As it began to feel like spring, we resumed the anchorage.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜めく.
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