WORD DETAIL
気軽
きがる
Examples
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: The adjectival noun
気軽(きがる) describes acting casually and easily without psychological burden or formality. - Basic usage: Its adverbial form appears in invitations such as
気軽に質問するand気軽に立ち寄れる.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Acting without hesitation or burden
- It means low psychological or practical burden, not carelessness or lack of seriousness.

