VocabJLPT N5
light (i.e. not heavy)
い-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. light (i.e. not heavy)
  2. 2. feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily)
  3. 3. light (i.e. of foot)
  4. 4. non-serious
This い-adjective means "light" in weight. It can also be used figuratively to describe something as easy, casual, or not serious, such as light exercise or a casual remark.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"I feel so light today!" she laughed.

Sentence 2

I feel kind of light — I slept really well last night.

Sentence 3

"It's lighter than I thought," my friend said.

Sentence 4

My heart feels light today — no idea why.

Sentence 5

When you're not carrying anything, your heart feels lighter.