How to say "light-hearted" in Japanese

• 気が軽いきがかるい
  expression, i-adjectiveCovers a carefree, unburdened feeling described as light-hearted. It is less common, so it is often not the word you reach for first; use it when the mood of feeling relieved or at ease is central.
• 軽快けいかいJLPT N1approx.Common
  na-adjective, nounThe common choice for light-hearted in the sense of cheerful, buoyant, or jaunty. It suits descriptions of a lively, cheerful mood or manner, such as someone moving or speaking with an easy, spirited air.
  リズムは軽快けいかいでテンポは速はやく、その曲きょくは若者わかものに好このまれている。↗

  The rhythm is light, and the tempo fast - that song is liked by young people.

Use 軽快 for the everyday sense of light-hearted and cheerful, and consider 「気が軽い」 when the feeling is carefree or unburdened, bearing in mind it is less common.

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• 気が軽いきがかるいlight-hearted
• 軽快けいかいlight-hearted