めく
(meku)
To show signs of; to seem like
Usage Frequency
COMMON
N1
JLPT
Definition
This grammar pattern is used to indicate that something is starting to show signs of something, often related to seasons or changes.
How to Use
Noun + めく
Common Usage
[Noun] + めく
Context, Limitations and Specificities
When to use?
This form is often used in everyday language to describe how something is beginning to feel or look like a particular condition, such as a season.
Limitations and specificities
It is mostly used with nouns, especially those indicating time or condition.
The usage is often poetic or literary and not common in everyday conversation.
Limited mainly to certain set expressions.
Example Sentences
春めいてきた
はるめいてきた
harumete kita
It's starting to feel like spring.
冬めく空
ふゆめくそら
fuyumeku sora
A sky that looks wintry.
色めく庭
いろめくにわ
iromeku niwa
A garden that is starting to look colorful.
夏めく風
なつめくかぜ
natsumeku kaze
A wind that feels like summer.
秋めく日々
あきめくひび
akimeku hibi
Days that are starting to feel like autumn.
青春めく心
せいしゅんめくこころ
seishunmeku kokoro
A heart showing signs of youthful spirit.
帰宅めく時間
きたくめくじかん
kitakumeku jikan
A time that feels like it's time to go home.
花めく春
はなめくはる
hanameku haru
A spring that is blooming with flowers.
冬めく朝
ふゆめくあさ
fuyumeku asa
A morning that feels wintry.
祭りめく夜
まつりめくよる
matsurimeku yoru
A night that feels like a festival.