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軽かるい
Meanings
Adjective (い)
1. light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily)
I feel like my body has become lighter.
2. light (i.e. of foot); effortless; nimble; agile
I left the place with a light step.
3. non-serious; minor; unimportant; trivial
That's how little I meant to that person.
4. slight; small; gentle; soft; easy; lighthearted (e.g. joke)
I enter the room while being gently pushed on the back.
5. easy; simple
I can easily solve a problem like this.
6. indiscriminate
He's the indiscriminate type who hits on any girl.
7. light (shape or stones); stones that are not solid but can be used to sacrifice to gain something elsewhere
Alt. forms
軽かるい
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かるい
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Kanji used
軽
lightweight
Pitch accent
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るい
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Used in vocabulary (11 in total)
casual; doing something without taking it too seriously
having a loose tongue; being talkative; speaking without thinking; being unable to keep a secret
loose-tongued; talkative
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Examples (115 in total)
This chair is light.
The opposite of "heavy" is "light."
My legs are super light!
I try shaking it lightly.
It is light for its size.
I was lightly hit on the shoulder.
The man frowned slightly.
An airship is lighter than air.
I thought it was a light joke.
I thought it was a lighthearted joke.
She moves nimbly.
Today I want to eat something light.
I lightly shook my shoulders and hands.
A slight tension envelops me.
I like light shoes.
I tried to ask as lightly as possible.
You are as light as a feather.
My mood suddenly lightens.
I had a light lunch.
I swam a few easy laps in the pool before going home.
My overcoat is light but warm.
After lightly clearing his throat, he continued.
I was so surprised that I jumped up slightly.
I shrug my shoulders and lightly brush off the remark.
I usually have a light breakfast.
My body feels as light as a feather.
And then he lightly beckons.
The principal nudged the glasses up.
Her hair is slightly curled.
I heard someone cough lightly.
The two of them exchanged a light embrace.
This laptop is thin and light.
I loosened my collar a little.
My heart felt lighter, if only a little.
The doctor diagnosed it as a mild cold.
I think I'll go for a light run or something.
Down futons are light and warm.
This bag is light and handy.
Lightly rub the cucumber with salt.
I feel like my body has become lighter.
I felt a light touch on my shoulder.
Sorry, I only meant it as a joke.
He bows his head slightly toward me.
I enter the room while being gently pushed on the back.
Let's stop for a quick drink on the way home.
I try to counter-argue, as if lightly poking.
Because he showed remorse, his sentence was reduced.
A light, sharp, small explosion occurred.
I gave a slight bow and left the classroom.
I can easily solve a problem like this.
However, his gait could not be called light.
This pen is light and easy to write with.
With a "heave-ho," I stand up and do some light exercise.
I have a slight headache now.
When I put it on, it was much lighter than I had thought.
I take light exercise every morning.
I lightly plucked the string to check the sound.
Well then, let's do a quick exercise and finish for today.
I gave my friend a light flick on the forehead.
This bowl has thin walls and is light.
She said so, with tears lightly welling up in her eyes.
It had become a light argument about me.
I lightly rinse off the sweat with hot water and soak in the bathtub.
He easily fended off his opponent's attacks.
The edge of the roof curves slightly upward.
I stand up and loosen my body with some light exercises.
Dennis bows his head slightly to apologize.
This box is light enough to carry.
She always walks with a light step.
He is a little light for a sumo wrestler.
Ten people were slightly injured in the accident.
The moment I tried to turn around, I was lightly pushed on the back.
This box is light enough for him to carry.
Of course, it's not like I'm taking the engagement lightly.
After exchanging brief greetings, they both sit down in their chairs.
After a slight bow, the shopkeeper returns to the counter.
The substance is light enough to float on the water.
I had the impression that it was quite heavy, but it was surprisingly light.
Rio, having confirmed that, lightly tosses the stone.
She placed one hand on her temple and shook her head lightly to the side.
The width of the trunk is likely well over ten meters.
I was called in a small voice and had my shoulder gently shaken.
It was not a concrete premonition, but I had a slight inkling.
Light exercise is good for getting rid of gas in your stomach.
It is extremely light, supple, and resistant to impact.
This balloon is filled with a gas that is lighter than air.
Once I've put on my socks, I first do some light stretching exercises.
I wondered if they were exporting something, so I asked casually.
I stood up and lightly dusted off my dress.
Although Eri's suitcase looks heavy, it's actually very light.
That's how little I meant to that person.
Instead of answering, I lightly place my hand on her back.
I quietly walk up to the door of the room and knock lightly.
I took a light breath and began to draw the bow across the strings.
I intend to pay it back eventually, but it is not a small amount.
I raise my hand lightly in response and continue walking.
He's the indiscriminate type who hits on any girl.
Normally, I would just brush off a question like this and be done with it.
It is made light and sturdy through the advanced skills of craftsmen.
I lean back slightly without thinking, so the back of my head hits the wall.
Throughout the meal, the conversation never went beyond light topics like that.
In terms of height, they all easily exceed two meters.
After a light swim, I came up from the water and sat down on the poolside.
Well then, I'll go and get through my evening workout, nice and easy.
The boy caressed the girl's chin and kissed her cheek.
I lightly spread my arms and gave a spin in front of the mirror.
He hired a lawyer to get his sentence reduced.
The patients here are those with relatively mild symptoms.
When meeting a person for the first time, keep the conversation light.
I lightly leaf through the book I took from the bookshelf and judge its condition and value.
I take the cloth off the forehead, soak it in water, wring it out lightly and put it back.
In this accident, one worker suffered a minor leg injury.
This handmade Italian-made titanium bicycle is terribly light.
I tried to keep my tone as light as I could, but it still sounds forced.
When it lightly rains like that, I wish to go for a walk in a park.