English–Japanese

“at ease” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikiraku

Example

彼女といると気楽です。kano jo to i ru to ki raku de su

When I am with her, I feel at ease.

Illustration for 気楽 (at ease)

How to say “at ease” in Japanese

“At ease” in Japanese is 気楽 (kiraku).

Describes a state in which worries and tension do not weigh on a person, allowing a relaxed approach to people or situations.

Full entry for 気楽: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 気楽

わからないことは、気楽に聞いてください。wa ka ra na i ko to wa ki raku ni ki i te ku da sa i

If you do not understand something, please feel free to ask.

Tips for using 気楽

  • Unlike 楽しい (tanoshii, "fun"), 気楽 (kiraku, "at ease") describes feeling relaxed and untroubled rather than enjoying something.

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