手軽(てがる)

Forms

手(て) (hand) + 軽(かる)い (light)

Implies something that doesn't burden the hands, i.e., easy to handle.

• 手軽(てがる)な + noun - easy/convenient (modifier)
• 手軽(てがる)に + verb - easily (adverb)
• 手軽(てがる)さ - convenience (noun)

Common collocations

• 手軽(てがる)に始(はじ)められる - can be started easily
• 手軽(てがる)な料理(りょうり) - easy cooking
• 手軽(てがる)な価格(かかく) - affordable price
• 手軽(てがる)に楽(たの)しめる - can be enjoyed easily

Usage

Often used in advertising and marketing to appeal to convenience. Implies accessibility without much preparation or expertise.

Similar words

• 簡単(かんたん) - simple, easy
• 気軽(きがる) - casual, lighthearted
• お手軽(てがる) - convenient (slightly more polite/commercial)