Illustration: In a Japanese apartment during unpacking, a small child holds a large empty cardboard box overhead on one open palm. Its open flaps and visible empty interior explain why the oversized object is easy to lift. The child stands comfortably with a relaxed shoulder and a triumphant grin.

JLPT N5i-adjectiveLevel estimated by Bebop

軽かるい

karui

light, not heavy

Example sentences

  1. 私わたしは軽かるい靴くつが好すきだ。

    I like light shoes.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  2. えりのスーツケースは重おもたそうだが、実際じっさいはとても軽かるい。

    Although Eri’s suitcase looks heavy, it’s actually very light.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  3. 終おわったあとも足あしが軽かるい感かんじがしました。

    I felt very light on my feet afterwards.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

Kanji in 軽

  • 軽light; minorOnケイ・キョウ・キンKunかるい・かろやか・かろんじる

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