〜びる

Meaning

〜びる is a Japanese suffix that suggests someone or something has a certain characteristic or behavior, often with a negative or critical connotation. It implies that the behavior or characteristic seems artificial or substandard.

Limited to specific words like "adult-like," "old-fashioned," "countryside-like."

Typically used in the て form "〜びて" or the past form "〜びた."

Formation

Examples

1. 父の部屋の本棚には何やら古びた本がたくさん並んでいた。
   My father's bookshelf was lined with many old-looking books.

2. 老後は田舎びた街でゆっくりと静かに暮らしたいと思っています。
   I want to live slowly and quietly in a quaint rural town in my old age.

3. 彼は同級生とは思えないほど、大人びて見えます。
   He looks so mature that it's hard to believe he's the same age as his classmates.

4. 彼女、ずいぶん幼びて見えますね。未成年じゃないの？
   She looks quite young. Isn't she underage?

Summary

• 〜びる means "looks like ； feels like"
• Formation: イ形容詞 → イ形容詞 + びる; 名詞 → 名詞 + びる
• This is an N1-level grammar pattern