気軽(きがる)

きがる
na-adjective
casual; lighthearted; feel free to
1. casual; lighthearted; easygoing
Not formal or serious; relaxed in manner.
気軽(きがる)な服装(ふくそう)でお越(こ)しください。
Please come in casual attire.
気軽(きがる)に話(はな)せる友人(ゆうじん)がほしい。
I want a friend I can talk to casually.
気軽(きがる)な雰囲気(ふんいき)のカフェが好(す)きだ。
I like cafes with a casual atmosphere.
2. feel free to; without hesitation
Used to encourage someone to do something without formality or worry.
何(なん)でも気軽(きがる)に相談(そうだん)してください。
Please feel free to consult me about anything.
困(こま)ったことがあれば、気軽(きがる)に声(こえ)をかけてください。
If you have any trouble, please don't hesitate to speak up.
気軽(きがる)に参加(さんか)できるイベントを企画(きかく)した。
I planned an event that anyone can easily participate in.

FORMS:

  • 気軽(きがる)な + noun (adnominal)
  • 気軽(きがる)に (adverbial) - "feel free to"
  • 気軽(きがる)だ (predicative)

FORMATION:
気(き) (spirit, feeling) + 軽(かる)い (light)

USAGE:

Often used to encourage others to do something without hesitation:

  • 気軽(きがる)にどうぞ (feel free)
  • 気軽(きがる)に声(こえ)をかけてください (please don't hesitate to speak to me)
  • 気軽(きがる)に参加(さんか)できる (easy to participate in)

ANTONYM:

  • 堅苦(かたくる)しい - stiff, formal
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Added 2026.1.18 18:27 · Revised 2026.3.14 19:58
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