軽けい

prefix

light; lightweight

Prefix used in compound terms to indicate something is light, small, or lightweight, such as 軽トラック (light truck) or 軽飛行機 (light aircraft).

• 軽けいトラックは狭せまい道みちでも運うん転てんしやすい。

  A light truck is easy to drive even on narrow roads.

noun

kei car; light motor vehicle

Abbreviation of 軽自動車, referring to Japan's category of small vehicles with engine displacement up to 660cc and power up to 64bhp. Common in everyday conversation.

See also: 軽自動車

• 田舎いなかでは軽けいがよく使つかわれている。

  Kei cars are commonly used in the countryside.