How to Say ‘Feel free to’ in Japanese
気軽に
kigaru ni
[kee-gah-roo nee]
💬 Usage Tip: [気軽に] often softens an invitation, like "without worrying" or "freely," not just "casually." In messages, it helps [メールしてください] sound warmer: "please feel free to email me."
Phrase Breakdown
気軽
kigaru
[kee-gah-roo]
casual; easygoing; without hesitation
Describes doing something comfortably or without feeling pressure.
気軽に質問してください。
Please feel free to ask questions.
に
ni
[nee]
in; with; adverb marker
Turns 気軽 into the adverb 気軽に, meaning 'freely' or 'without hesitation.'
気軽にメールしてください。
Please feel free to email me.
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