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手軽 (てがる) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

手て軽がる

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Common word›JLPTN2›Freq.FrequencyTop 10,000

Meanings

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na-adjective, noun

easy; simple; handy; casual

Describes something that can be done without much effort, preparation, or formality. Often used for convenient, accessible, or low-barrier actions, tools, or experiences.

このアプリは手て軽がるに使つかえる。

This app is easy to use.

手て軽がるな料りょう理りを探さがしている。

I'm looking for a simple dish to make.

週しゅう末まつは手て軽がるな服ふく装そうで出でかける。

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
このレシピは手て軽がるに作つくれる。
This recipe can be made easily.
手て軽がるな〈物もの〉a convenient, low-effort item or option
手て軽がるな値ね段だんで買かえるバッグを探さがしている。
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
自じ宅たくで手て軽がるに楽たのしめる映えい画が配はい信しんサービスが増ふえている。
Streaming services that let you enjoy movies casually at home are increasing.

Kanji

手hand
軽lightly, trifling, unimportant

Related words· 7

簡かん単たんN5
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.
気き軽がるN2
気軽 describes a light, unburdened attitude toward doing something, while 手軽 describes the thing or action itself as easy and low-effort.
簡かん便べんN1
簡便 is a more formal, written-style word for 'simple and convenient', whereas 手軽 is the everyday spoken equivalent.
手てごろN2
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.

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インスタント
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.
無む造ぞう作さN1
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.
便べん利りN5
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.

Opposites

面めん倒どうN3
面倒 means troublesome or bothersome, the opposite of the low-effort ease implied by 手軽.

Don't confuse with

身み軽がるN1
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.
手て近ぢかN1
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.