English–Japanese

“casual” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoカジュアル (kajuaru)

Pronunciation

Romajikigaru

Example

これは気軽な会話です。ko re wa ki garu na kai wa de su

This is a casual conversation.

Illustration for 気軽 (casual)

How to say “casual” in Japanese

“Casual” in Japanese is 気軽 (kigaru).

Describes an attitude that feels free from pressure or formality, making an action or interaction easy to undertake.

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

Example sentences with 気軽

思いついたことを気軽に話してみてください。omo i tsu i ta ko to o ki garu ni hana shi te mi te ku da sa i

Please feel free to talk about anything that comes to mind.

Tips for using 気軽

  • In conversation, 気軽に (kigaru ni) often appears before verbs such as 話す (hanasu), expressing that an action can be done without formality or hesitation.

Other Japanese words for “casual”

この服はカジュアルです。ko no fuku wa ka ju a ru de su

These clothes are casual.

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