〜がち
tend to ~
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜がち” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜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.
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.
Everyday life
Example 2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.
Everyday life
Example 3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.
Everyday life
Example 4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.
At school
Example 5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.
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
In winter, I tend to skip the participation.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜がち.
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