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手軽 (てがる, tegaru) Japanese meaning: easy | Kotomora
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I'm looking for a simple dish to make.
On weekends I go out in casual clothes.
Usage patterns 手て 軽がる に 〈 動どう 詞し 〉 to do something easily/without much hassle
This recipe can be made easily.
手て 軽がる な 〈 物もの 〉 a convenient, low-effort item or option
I'm looking for a bag I can buy at an affordable, no-fuss price.
〈 物もの 〉 を 手て 軽がる に 楽たの しむ to enjoy something casually/without much preparation
Kanji 軽 lightly, trifling, unimportant Related words· 7 簡単 is a broad, objective word for 'easy' or 'simple', while 手軽 adds a nuance of convenience and low hassle, often for everyday tasks or purchases.
気軽 describes a light, unburdened attitude toward doing something, while 手軽 describes the thing or action itself as easy and low-effort.
簡便 is a more formal, written-style word for 'simple and convenient', whereas 手軽 is the everyday spoken equivalent.
手軽 stresses that something is simple or easy to do without much effort, while 手ごろ focuses on being the right size, weight, or price for practical use.
Show 3 more 手軽 describes something easy or low-effort to do, while インスタント specifically means ready in a very short time, especially for food products.
手軽 describes something that is easy or convenient to do or use, while 無造作 describes the manner of doing something without fuss or care.
手軽 focuses on something being easy or simple to do or use, while 便利 focuses on how much it helps or saves effort.
Don't confuse with 身軽 describes a person's body or movements as light and agile, while 手軽 describes an action or thing as easy and hassle-free; the two share the kanji 軽 but differ in meaning.
手軽 means easy or simple to do, whereas 手近 means physically close or familiar, not related to ease of action.
Etymology Compound of 手 (hand) and 軽 (light), suggesting something that can be done lightly or with little effort, as if with a light touch of the hand.
Streaming services that let you enjoy movies casually at home are increasing.
