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apt to (do)
Suffixな-Adjective

Also written as 〜勝ち

Definitions

  1. 1. apt to (do)
  2. 2. liable to
  3. 3. predominantly
  4. 4. ... reaps the rewards
A suffix attached to verb stems or nouns to express a tendency or habit of doing something undesirable. For example, it can describe someone who tends to be late or a machine that tends to break down.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

I just can't help going along with what others want, and it always backfires.

Sentence 2

Are you finding it easy to forget to take that medication?

Sentence 3

Still, if you expect too much, you tend to end up disappointed.

Sentence 4

There I go again — I'm always apt to put myself last.

Sentence 5

I tend to end up buying something sweet in the late afternoon.