also: かろい
軽い · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 軽い | 軽くない |
| Polite | 軽いです | 軽くないですalso 軽くありません |
| Past polite | 軽かったです | 軽くなかったですalso 軽くありませんでした |
| Past | 軽かった | 軽くなかった |
| Te-form | 軽くて | 軽くなくて |
| Adverbial | 軽く | |
| Conditional | 軽ければ | 軽くなければ |
| Tara conditional | 軽かったら | 軽くなかったら |
light (not heavy); feeling light
Describes physical weight or a sensation of lightness, ease of movement. Antonym: 重い.
Antonyms: 重い
This suitcase is very light.
軽い素材でできたジャケットを買った。
I bought a jacket made of light material.
Describes light, effortless movement, often of a person or animal.
彼は軽い足取りで階段を上がった。
He went up the stairs with a light step.
猫はとても軽い動きで棚に飛び乗った。
The cat jumped onto the shelf with a very nimble movement.
Used for matters, injuries, or offenses that are not serious.
軽いけがで済んでよかった。
I'm glad it was only a minor injury.
それは軽い問題だから心配しなくていいよ。
It's a trivial problem, so you don't need to worry.
Covers small degree, soft touch, easy tasks, and casual, lighthearted remarks or jokes.
軽い風が吹いている。
A gentle breeze is blowing.
軽い冗談を言って場を和ませた。
He lightened the mood with a lighthearted joke.
この仕事は思ったより軽かった。
This task was easier than I thought.
Describes tasks, problems, or situations that are not difficult.
このテストは軽いからすぐ終わるよ。
This test is easy, so I'll finish it quickly.
indiscreet; loose-tongued
Used in set phrases like 口が軽い to describe someone who cannot keep secrets.
See also: 口が軽い
彼は口が軽いから、秘密を話さないほうがいい。
He's loose-tongued, so you'd better not tell him secrets.
I do light exercise every morning.
I had a light meal for dinner.
He suffered a minor injury in the accident.
After I set down my bags, my legs felt light again.
My headache is gone and my head feels light.
He was taking the problem too lightly.
軽い means light in weight or feeling, the direct opposite of 重たい's sense of heaviness or oppressiveness.
agile; nimble; light on one's feet · light; unencumbered; casual · carefree; unburdened; with few responsibilities
talkative; loose-lipped; frivolous talk
lightly; easily; carelessly
promiscuous; loose; unfaithful · quick; brisk; energetic · rash; thoughtless; careless
thoughtless; rash; hasty; imprudent
spot-billed duck
pumice stone; pumice
acrobat
common foot soldier (feudal Japan); lowest-ranking samurai
loose-lipped; talkative
lightness
on the light side; lightness
acrobatics; risky undertaking
steamed sweet bun made from grated yam and rice flour
quickly adaptable; proactive; light on one's feet
cheerful; buoyant; lighthearted
freely; readily; casually; without hesitation
tsugaruite
Kana spelling is common in casual writing and for disambiguation.