軽い
かるい
karui
JLPT N5adjectiveVocabularyLevel 9 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

軽い (かるい (karui)) means "Light". The reading is かるい (karui). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

Light

Also : Agile · Nimble · Effortless · Lightweight

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Example Sentences

このバッグはとても軽いです。

このばっぐはとてもかるいです

This bag is very light.

軽い物を持ってください。

かるいものをもってください

Please carry something light.

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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