Translation guide
The English adverb "readily" has two main uses: (1) doing something willingly and without hesitation, and (2) doing something easily or without difficulty. Japanese expresses these meanings with different adverbs, phrases, and verb forms.
Expressing that someone does something gladly, without reluctance, or promptly when asked.
An adverb meaning 'willingly', 'gladly', or 'with pleasure'. It implies a positive, cheerful attitude. Commonly used when someone agrees to a request or offers help.
He readily accepted the task.
She readily answered the questions.
Literally 'with a two-word reply', meaning 'without a second thought' or 'immediately and willingly'. Often used when someone agrees instantly.
He readily agreed without a second thought.
Means 'with pleasure' or 'gladly'. Often used in polite offers or responses, like 'I'd be happy to'.
I'll readily help you.
Means 'willingly' or 'voluntarily', emphasizing proactive initiative rather than just lack of reluctance.
He readily did the work (on his own initiative).
Literally 'without hesitating'. A more literal translation, but less common than 快く for positive willingness.
He readily accepted the offer without hesitation.
Expressing that something can be done or obtained with little effort or trouble.
A standard adverb meaning 'easily' or 'without difficulty'. Suitable for both spoken and written Japanese.
This problem can be readily solved.
Information is readily available on the internet.
Means 'easily' or 'simply'. More casual and common in everyday speech than 容易に.
Means 'immediately' or 'right away', but can imply readiness in the sense of 'readily available' or 'quickly'.
Means 'easily' or 'without much trouble', often implying convenience or casualness. Used for actions that don't require much preparation.
You can readily make a reservation with this app.
快く is the most common and neutral way to say 'willingly'. 喜んで is more emotional and often used in polite offers. 進んで emphasizes volunteering or taking initiative, not just agreeing.
容易に only means 'easily' (without difficulty). Using it to mean 'willingly' would be incorrect. For willingness, use 快く or similar expressions.
She readily agreed to help.
The information is readily available online.
You can readily fix it with this tool.
What you need is readily available.