気が軽い · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 気が軽い | 気が軽くない |
| Polite | 気が軽いです | 気が軽くないですalso 気が軽くありません |
| Past polite | 気が軽かったです | 気が軽くなかったですalso 気が軽くありませんでした |
| Past | 気が軽かった | 気が軽くなかった |
| Te-form | 気が軽くて | 気が軽くなくて |
| Adverbial | 気が軽く | |
| Conditional | 気が軽ければ | 気が軽くなければ |
| Tara conditional | 気が軽かったら | 気が軽くなかったら |
light-hearted; carefree
Describes a feeling of emotional lightness, relief, or being free from worry. Often used when a burden is lifted or in a relaxed state.
Antonyms: 気が重い (きがおもい)
I felt light-hearted after the exam was over.
He is always a carefree person.
heavy-hearted; depressed; reluctant
Phrase composed of 気 (spirit, mood) + が (subject marker) + 軽い (light). The literal sense of a 'light spirit' naturally extends to the figurative meaning of being light-hearted.