How to Say ‘Casually / freely’ in Japanese
気軽に
kigaru ni
[kee-gah-roo nee]
Phrase Breakdown
気軽
kigaru
[kee-gah-roo]
casual; easygoing
Describes a relaxed, approachable feeling without hesitation or stiffness.
説明会では先輩に気軽に質問できます。
At the company information session, you can casually ask senior employees questions.
に
ni
[nee]
-ly; in a ... way
A particle that turns a noun or adjective-like word into an adverbial form.
説明会では先輩に気軽に質問できます。
At the company information session, you can casually ask senior employees questions.
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