軽い
かるい
karui
adjectiveVocabularyLevel 9 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

軽い (かるい (karui)) means "agile · nimble · effortless". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

agile · nimble · effortless

Also : agile · nimble · effortless

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

Imagine a tiny feather floating effortlessly up, whispering "ka-ru-i" while the heavy rocks below groan in protest.

Example Sentences

この本は軽いです。

このほんはかるいです。

This book is light (i.e. not heavy).

この本はとても軽いです。

このほんはとてもかるいです。

This book is very light (i.e. not heavy).

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