軽: the kanji for light (weight); easy
軽 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means light (weight); easy. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
軽 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
軽 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ケイ (kei)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 軽食けいしょく · keishoku | light meal; snack |
| 軽傷けいしょう · keishō | minor injury |
| 軽自動車けいじどうしゃ · keijidōsha | light car (small car) |
かるい (karui)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 軽いかるい · karui | light |
| 気軽きがる · kigaru | casual; feel free |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- このかばんは軽くて使いやすい。Kono kaban wa karukute tsukaiyasui.This bag is light and easy to use.
- いつでも気軽に声をかけてください。Itsudemo kigaru ni koe o kakete kudasai.Please feel free to talk to me anytime.
- 事故でけがをしたが、軽傷だった。Jiko de kega o shita ga, keishō datta.I was hurt in the accident, but only slightly.
- 会議の前に軽食をとった。Kaigi no mae ni keishoku o totta.I had a light meal before the meeting.
- 父は軽自動車に乗っている。Chichi wa keijidōsha ni notte iru.My father drives a small car.
Questions about 軽
How many strokes does 軽 have?
軽 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 軽?
The on readings are kei (ケイ). The kun readings are karui (かるい), karoyaka (かろやか).
What JLPT level is 軽?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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Qualities and conditions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 軽
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.