気(き)さく

きさく
na-adjective
friendly; approachable; easygoing
informalpersonality
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)

Usage

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.

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Related: 気軽(きがる) (casual, carefree)
Compare: 気楽(きらく) (carefree (different nuance))
Synonym: 親(した)しみやすい (approachable)
Compare: 気前(きまえ)がいい (generous)
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