身軽

みがる
Alternative writings: 身がる
Frequency:
1

agile; nimble; light on one's feet

Na-Adjective

Examples

身軽な若者は狭い場所でも素早く動ける。

A nimble young person can move quickly even in tight spaces.

身軽に動けるように、重い荷物は置いていった。

I left the heavy luggage behind so I could move lightly.

彼女は身軽に跳び上がって障害を越えた。

She jumped lightly and cleared the obstacle.

2

casual or light (in terms of clothes or luggage); easy to move around because of carrying little

Na-Adjective

Examples

旅行は身軽にしたいからバッグは小さめにした。

I wanted to travel light, so I chose a smaller bag.

身軽な服装で散歩に出かけた。

I went for a walk in light, casual clothes.

3

carefree; having few responsibilities; unencumbered

Na-Adjective

Examples

独身のうちは身軽でいろいろなことに挑戦できる。

While single you can be free and try various things.

子どもが巣立って、やっと身軽になった気分だ。

Now that the kids have left home, I finally feel unburdened.

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