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.
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.

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 2026.1.19 21:17
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