気(き)さく

きさく
na-adjective
friendly; approachable; easygoing
1. friendly; approachable; frank; easygoing
Describes someone who is easy to talk to, unpretentious, and makes others feel comfortable.
社長(しゃちょう)はとても気(き)さくな人(ひと)だ。
The company president is a very approachable person.
彼女(かのじょ)は気(き)さくに話(はな)しかけてくれた。
She spoke to me in a friendly manner.
気(き)さくな性格(せいかく)で、誰(だれ)とでもすぐ仲良(なかよ)くなれる。
With his friendly personality, he can quickly become friends with anyone.

FORMS:

  • 気(き)さくな + noun - friendly (modifier)
  • 気(き)さくに + verb - in a friendly manner (adverb)

NUANCE:
Describes someone who doesn't put on airs and is easy to approach despite their status. Often used positively about people in higher positions (bosses, celebrities) who are down-to-earth.

COLLOCATIONS:

  • 気(き)さくな人柄(ひとがら) - friendly personality
  • 気(き)さくに話(はな)す - to talk in a friendly way
  • 気(き)さくに応(おう)じる - to respond amiably

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • フレンドリー - friendly (loanword)
  • 親(した)しみやすい - approachable
  • 気軽(きがる) - casual, lighthearted
  • 気前(きまえ)がいい - generous

Related Words

Related: 気軽(きがる) (casual, carefree)
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Added 2026.1.19 11:58 · Revised 2026.1.24 23:24
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