軽い

軽い

かるい

Light, mild, slight

N5i-adjective·karui

How to remember it

Think of a light "car" (軽カー) that's easy to lift.

Example sentences

  • この荷物はとても軽いです。

    このにもつはとてもかるいです。

    This baggage is very light.

  • このかばんは軽くて便利です。

    このかばんはかるくてべんりです。

    This bag is light and convenient.

Usage

Antonym is 重い; also means mild or slight (illness, taste).

Related words

重い荷物病気便利

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