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軽い

Lightweight


Meaning

Lightweight, Light, Light Weight

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is a single kanji with an い on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of lightweight? It's also lightweight.


Reading

かるい

Explanation

The reading you learned with the kanji is the reading you'll be using here. Because of that, this word is kind of a lightweight.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 軽い物

    light thing

    軽い足どり

    light steps

    軽い食事

    light meal

  • 口が軽い

    have a loose tongue

    体が軽い

    have a light body weight

    心が軽い

    have a light heart

Context Sentences

このクッション、すごく軽いですね。

This cushion is very light.

毎日の朝ごはんは、フルーツやシリアルといった軽い物を食べています。

I eat light snacks such as fruits and cereal every day for breakfast

軽いエクササイズで、ストレスがなくなりました。

With some light exercise, my stress has disappeared.


Kanji Composition