軽妙

• 読み: けいみょう
• ローマ字: keimyō
• 漢字の分解: 軽 (kei) — light, nimble; 妙 (myō) — exquisite, wonderfully subtle
• 発音: /keː.mʲoː/

意味

Light and witty; nimble; deft; elegantly clever. Describes expression, performance, or style that is both light-hearted and skillfully executed.

A na-adjective that pairs 軽 (light, nimble) with 妙 (exquisite, subtle). Unlike the pejorative 軽薄, 軽妙 is distinctly positive — it praises the deft touch that makes something entertaining without being heavy or ponderous. Commonly used to describe writing style (軽妙な文体), comedic delivery, jazz performance, or witty conversation.

例文

1. 彼の軽妙なトークは聴衆を笑わせながらも、核心を突いていた。
2. 軽妙な文体で書かれたエッセイは、読むのが楽しい。
3. ジャズの軽妙なリズムに乗って、二人は踊り続けた。

使い方ガイド

場面: literary criticism, performance arts, writing style, humour

トーン: appreciative

起源と歴史

Classical compound of 軽 (kei — light, nimble) and 妙 (myō — exquisite, wonderfully subtle). The combination suggests a kind of effortless artistry — light in touch yet wonderfully executed.

文化的背景

時代: Meiji–Modern

世代: Adults

社会的背景: Cultural/Literary