手軽

tegaru
easy, simple, convenient

このレシピは手軽で、初心者にもおすすめです。

This recipe is easy and convenient, so it's recommended for beginners.


informal

Easy to do or handle; requiring little effort or preparation.

手軽な料理が好きです。

I like easy cooking.

このアプリは手軽に使えます。

This app is easy to use.

Often used to describe tasks, recipes, or tools that are simple and require minimal effort.

Collocations

手軽な料理easy cooking手軽に使えるeasy to use手軽な方法simple method

Related Phrases

手軽に済ますphrase
to finish something easily

Pro Tip

Common Usage

Use '手軽' to describe things that are simple and require minimal effort, such as recipes, tasks, or tools.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While '手軽' is useful, avoid using it excessively in formal contexts where more precise terms might be preferred.

Word Origin

Composed of '手' (hand) and '軽' (light), literally meaning 'light in the hand,' which metaphorically refers to something easy or simple to handle.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in everyday conversation to describe things that are convenient or require little effort. Often used to describe cooking, tasks, or tools.

Word Breakdown

hand
root
+
light
root
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