〜がち

tend to ~

Structure

Verb stem / Noun + がち

Explanation

「〜がち」 means "tend to ~". Structure: Verb stem / Noun + がち. This is a JLPT N3 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.

Example sentences

冬は参加を休みがちです。

ふゆはさんかをやすみがちです。

fuyu wa sanka o yasumigachi desu.

In winter, I tend to skip the participation.

冬は帰国を休みがちです。

ふゆはきこくをやすみがちです。

fuyu wa kikoku o yasumigachi desu.

In winter, I tend to skip the returning to one's country.

冬は購入を休みがちです。

ふゆはこうにゅうをやすみがちです。

fuyu wa kounyuu o yasumigachi desu.

In winter, I tend to skip the purchase.

冬は練習を休みがちです。

ふゆはれんしゅうをやすみがちです。

fuyu wa renshuu o yasumigachi desu.

In winter, I tend to skip the practice.

冬は留学を休みがちです。

ふゆはりゅうがくをやすみがちです。

fuyu wa ryuugaku o yasumigachi desu.

In winter, I tend to skip the studying abroad.

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