気軽

きがる
JLPT:N1
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1

Not feeling burdened; ready to act without hesitation. Emphasizes being unreserved and easy to approach.

Na-Adjective

Examples

気軽に質問してください。誰でも最初はわからないものです。

Please feel free to ask questions. Nobody understands everything at first.

気軽に飲みに行こうと誘ったら、みんな来てくれた。

When I casually invited people to go for drinks, everyone came.

気軽な服装で面接に行くのは避けたほうがいい。

It's better to avoid going to an interview in overly casual attire.

2

Ease or lack of reserve; used as a noun meaning 'ease' or 'casualness'.

Noun

Examples

その店の気軽な雰囲気が若者に人気だ。

The casual atmosphere of that shop is popular with young people.

先生には気軽に相談できる気軽さがあると助かる。

It's helpful if a teacher has an approachability that allows students to consult them easily.

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