〜めく

Formation

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Dict. Form
Noun
めく

Meaning

To take on the qualities or atmosphere of a certain state. It describes something that is starting to exhibit the characteristic properties of the preceding noun.

Examples

三月になり、風もすっかり春めいてきた。

It's March, and the wind has completely begun to feel like spring.

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