〜っぽい
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Formation
N2ComparisonColloquialConversation
Meaning
Used to express that something has the quality of or appears to be like something else.
Note
Indicates that something has the quality of or appears to be like something else. Often used for negative comparisons (e.g., 'childish') or to describe typical characteristics.
Examples
安っぽい家具だけど、使い勝手はいいよ。
It's cheap-looking furniture, but it's very practical.
白っぽい服は汚れが目立つから、気をつけるようにしている。
White-ish clothes show dirt easily, so I try to be careful.
黒っぽい雲が出てきて、今にも雨が降り出しそうだ。
Dark-ish clouds came out and it looks like it will start raining any second.
この靴はデザインがちょっと子供っぽいね。
The design of these shoes is a bit childish, isn't it?
彼は年齢のわりに、考え方が大人っぽい。
Despite his age, his way of thinking is very mature.
このスープ、なんだか水っぽくて美味しくない。
This soup is somewhat watery and doesn't taste good.