Kanji · N3 · 12 strokes
軽 / light
Kanji for light.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ケイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | かる.い、かろ.やか | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
軽 carries the meaning light.
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How to write 軽
Trace 軽 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 軽
軽いかるいlight
軽食けいしょくlight meal
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軽 in context
この靴は軽いです。
このくつはかるいです。
These shoes are light.
この喫茶店は軽食しかありません。
このきっさてんはけいしょくしかありません。
This café only has light meals.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 軽 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
軽 — Kanji Practice
12 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/軽
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