手軽
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Base na-adjective form. Used to describe something that is convenient, uncomplicated, or inexpensive. Attach 『な』 (na) when modifying a noun, e.g., 『手軽な方法』 (tegaru na houhou, 'easy method').
Theme
At a casual café, User and their friend Miyuki chat about quick meal ideas for busy weekdays.
手軽
てがる
easy, simple, cheap
Core Language Building BlocksCore Adjectives
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'hand' (手 te) that's 'light' (軽 karui) — something easy to handle, like a simple snack. 'Hand-light' → 手軽 (tegaru, 'easy, simple, cheap').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『手軽』 (tegaru) is often used to describe convenient and affordable options, such as 『手軽な食事』 (tegaru na shokuji, 'simple meal') at convenience stores or fast food, reflecting the culture's emphasis on efficiency and practicality.
Forms
Base: 手軽Base na-adjective form. Used to describe something that is convenient, uncomplicated, or inexpensive. Attach 『な』 (na) when modifying a noun, e.g., 『手軽な方法』 (tegaru na houhou, 'easy method').
Negative: 手軽じゃないAdd 『じゃない』 (janai, 'not') to the base form → 『手軽じゃない』 (tegaru janai). Casual negative form for na-adjectives.
Past: 手軽だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past marker) to the base form → 『手軽だった』 (tegaru datta). Past tense for na-adjectives.
Adverbial: 手軽にAdd 『に』 (ni) to the base form → 『手軽に』 (tegaru ni). Adverbial form used to modify verbs, e.g., 『手軽に作る』 (tegaru ni tsukuru, 'make easily').
Comparative: より手軽Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective → 『より手軽』 (yori tegaru).
Superlative: 一番手軽Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + base adjective → 『一番手軽』 (ichiban tegaru).