“Agile” in Japanese
Short answer
Agile in Japanese is “身軽” (migaru). Full meaning: agile, nimble, light (of foot); casual (clothing), light (e.g. luggage); carefree, with limited responsibility.
Other ways to say “Agile” in Japanese
キレキレ
kirekire agile (person's movements), nimble, adroit, lively, brisk, skillful
手ばしこい
tebashikoi nimble, agile, quick, smart
手早い
tebayai nimble, quick, agile
捷い
hashikkoi smart, clever; agile, nimble, quick
敏捷
binshou nimble, agile, quick; quick (thinking), smart, alert, prompt
機動的
kidouteki agile, flexible (e.g. of corporate management), nimble, quick to respond
素早い
subayai quick, swift, nimble, agile; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.), alert, prompt
手捷い
tebashikoi nimble, agile, quick, smart
てばしこい
tebashikoi nimble, agile, quick, smart
敏
bin quick, nimble, agile, sharp, smart, clever
手速い
tebayai nimble, quick, agile
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