軽快(けいかい)

けいかい
na-adjective
light, nimble, brisk
1. light, nimble, brisk, sprightly
Describes movement, rhythm, or manner that is light, quick, and agile. Can apply to physical movement, music, speaking style, or general atmosphere.
軽快(けいかい)な足取(あしど)り
a light, brisk gait
軽快(けいかい)なリズムの曲(きょく)が流(なが)れている。
A song with a lively rhythm is playing.
軽快(けいかい)なトークで番組(ばんぐみ)を進行(しんこう)する司会者(しかいしゃ)だ。
He's a host who runs the show with lively banter.

ADJECTIVE TYPE: Na-adjective. Uses な before nouns: 軽快(けいかい)な音楽(おんがく).

ADVERBIAL FORM: 軽快(けいかい)に (lightly, nimbly)

NUANCE: 軽快(けいかい) emphasizes lightness and agility in movement or rhythm. It suggests something pleasant and energetic without being heavy or labored.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 軽快(けいかい)な足取(あしど)り (light step)
  • 軽快(けいかい)なリズム/音楽(おんがく) (lively rhythm/music)
  • 軽快(けいかい)なトーク (brisk banter)
  • 軽快(けいかい)に走(はし)る (to run nimbly)

RELATED WORDS:

  • 機敏(きびん) (nimble, agile - more about quickness)
  • 俊敏(しゅんびん) (agile, swift)
  • 身軽(みがる) (light, nimble - more physical)
  • 軽(かる)やか (light, graceful)
general
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