身軽
Meanings
2
Refers to clothing or luggage that is light and easy to carry, or a state of having little to carry.
I went hiking in light, casual clothes.
With little luggage, I feel unencumbered.
3
carefree; unburdened; with few responsibilities
Describes a mental or social state of being free from heavy duties, worries, or obligations.
After retiring, I feel carefree and unburdened.
While single, you can travel light and carefree.
Usage patterns
- 身軽に〈動詞〉to do something nimbly/lightly
The cat leapt over the fence nimbly.
- 身軽な服装light, easy-to-move-in clothing
Light, unencumbered clothing is convenient for travel.
- 身軽になるto become free of responsibilities or burdens
Now that the kids are independent, I've become free of a lot of responsibility.
- 身軽で旅行するto travel light, with little luggage
She always travels light, with minimal luggage.