Japanese word

気楽

Pronunciation

Romajikiraku

Meaning

  • na-adjectiveat ease

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 気楽に相談するki raku ni sō dan su ru

    consult freely

  • 気楽に頼むki raku ni tano mu

    ask without hesitation

  • 気楽な雰囲気ki raku na fun i ki

    relaxed atmosphere

Similar words

気軽kigaru: Describes an easy, unhesitating attitude toward an action or interaction.
安心anshin: Describes a state of feeling safe and free from concern.
のんきnonki: Describes a carefree attitude that does not worry much about problems.

Definition in Japanese

心配や緊張がなく、のびのびとしていられるさま。shin pai ya kin chō ga na ku no bi no bi to shi te i ra re ru sa ma

Word origin

Combines 気 (ki, "feeling") and 楽 (raku, "ease"), forming a word for a mind free from worry or tension.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • carefreena-adjective
  • easygoingna-adjective

Opposites

  • 気重kiomoburdensomena-adjective

Related words

  • 気楽さkirakusaeasenoun

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