軽やか|かろやかkaroyaka[2]nakadaka (mid-high)

1. na-adjectivelight; easy; non-serious; minor
   彼女かのじょの足取あしどりは妖精ようせいのように軽かろやかだった。↗

   Her footsteps were as light as a fairy's.

• Synonym軽いかるいNeutralThe most common word: light in weight or minor in degree. 「軽やか」 focuses on the lightness of movement and rhythm.
• Synonym軽快けいかいNeutralBrisk in movement or rhythm, as in 「軽快な音楽」; close to 「軽やか」, and can also describe an illness taking a turn for the better.
• Synonym身軽みがるNeutralDescribes physical nimbleness, and also light luggage or being free of burdens; it stresses agility of the body.
• Related爽やかさわやかNeutralDescribes a refreshing, pleasant feeling and can also praise a clear voice; it stresses freshness, while 「軽やか」 stresses lightness of movement.
• Related軽妙けいみょうWrittenMeans light and witty, used mainly of writing and speech, as in 「軽妙な語り口」; a written/formal word.
• Antonym重いおもいNeutralHeavy or weighty; the direct opposite of the light, brisk 「軽やか」.
• Antonym重苦しいおもくるしいNeutralDescribes an oppressive, gloomy atmosphere or mood; the opposite of the light 「軽やか」.

Use 「軽やか」 for light, graceful footsteps, movements or voice, as in 「軽やかな足取り」. For a brisk rhythm say 「軽快」, for witty speech or writing 「軽妙」. The opposite is 「重い」.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 動作どうさがいかにも軽けいそうに見みえるさま。軽快けいかいなさま。