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VocabJLPT N3

lightly

AdverbTo-AdverbSuru Verb

Definitions

1. easily
2. readily
3. lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.)

This adverb describes doing something easily, lightly, or without much effort or fuss. It can also describe food that is light and not rich, or a situation that is resolved surprisingly quickly.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, you're letting it go just like that?!

Sentence 2

I thought it'd be so hard, but the exam was over before I knew it!

Sentence 3

Oh, the keys turned up without any trouble!

Sentence 4

She just brushed it off with "that's old news."

Sentence 5

I mean, should you really trust that so easily?