Quick answer
軽 is the kanji for "Lightly". A common reading is かる.い (karui). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Lightly
Also : Trifling · Unimportant
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 軽 represents 'LIGHTLY'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of lightly.
On-reading: けい — remember this sound by associating it with lightly. Kun-reading: かる.い.
Example Sentences
荷物を軽くするために、不要なものを処分しました。
にもつをかるくするために、ふようなものをしょぶんしました。
In order to lighten the luggage, I disposed of unnecessary things.
軽率な発言が原因で、友達との関係が悪化しました。
けいそつなはつげんがげんいんで、ともだちとのかんけいがあっかしました。
A careless remark caused my relationship with my friend to deteriorate.
Vocabulary using 軽
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