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気軽

kigaru

Description

「気軽」は、あまり深く考えず、リラックスして何かをする様子を表す言葉です。

"気軽" is a word that expresses doing something in a relaxed way without thinking too deeply.

「気軽に話しかけてね」のように、相手が緊張しなくていいと伝えるときによく使います。

It is often used to tell someone they don't need to be nervous, as in "気軽に話しかけてね" (Feel free to talk to me).

Meanings

気軽kigaru

casual, easygoing, without hesitation or worry

気軽に電話してください。

Feel free to call me.

気軽kigaru

lighthearted, carefree in attitude

彼は気軽な性格で話しやすい。

He has an easygoing personality and is easy to talk to.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    気 (feeling/mind) + 軽 (light) — literally 'a light heart', hence unburdened and casual.

  • Nuance

    気軽 stresses ease in acting; 気楽 stresses a relaxed, worry-free state of mind.

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