Japanese Conversation · Level 81
60 words
Japanese word
気軽
Pronunciation
Romajikigaru
Meaning
- na-adjectivecasual
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes an attitude that feels free from pressure or formality, making an action or interaction easy to undertake.
Common phrases
気軽に話すki garu ni hana su
talk casually
気軽に話しかけるki garu ni hana shi ka ke ru
feel free to talk to someone
気軽に質問するki garu ni shitsu mon su ru
feel free to ask questions
Similar words
気楽kiraku: Describes a state of feeling at ease and free from worry or pressure.
カジュアルkajuaru: Describes something informal and not governed by strict social conventions.
手軽tegaru: Describes an action or item that is easy to manage or use.
Definition in Japanese
堅苦しさや負担を感じず、ためらわずに物事を行えるさま。kata kuru shi sa ya fu tan o kan ji zu ta me ra wa zu ni mono goto o okona e ru sa ma
Word origin
Combines 気 (ki, "feeling") and 軽い (karui, "light"); together, 気軽 (kigaru) describes a light, unburdened feeling.
Usage tips
- 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 meanings
- carefreena-adjective
- lightheartedna-adjective
Opposites
- 気重kiomoreluctantna-adjective
Related words
- 気軽さkigarusacasualnessnoun