軽快

けいかい
JLPT:N1
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1Light, nimble movements; brisk and springy actions—describing smooth, quick motion.

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彼は軽快な足取りで階段を上った。

He climbed the stairs with a light, brisk step.

軽快な動きで相手の攻撃をかわした。

With nimble movement he dodged his opponent's attack.

演奏者の手さばきが軽快だ。

The performer's hand technique is light and nimble.

2Light-hearted, cheerful, or jaunty; also used for rhythmical music or casual clothing (e.g. a jaunty tune).

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軽快なリズムの曲が店内に流れていた。

A jaunty, rhythmic song was playing in the store.

彼女は軽快な口調で冗談を言った。

She made a joke in a light-hearted tone.

夏には軽快な服装が似合う。

Light, casual clothes suit summer.

3A medical/clinical sense meaning symptoms are receding or a patient is improving (convalescence).

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手術後、傷の痛みは次第に軽快してきた。

After the surgery, the pain in the wound gradually eased.

薬のおかげで症状が軽快したと医師に言われた。

The doctor said the symptoms improved thanks to the medication.

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