How to say 'Relaxed' in Japanese | のんびり

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The Japanese word for Relaxed is 'Nonbiri', written as のんびり in Japanese.

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のんびり

Meaning

Relaxed

Reading

Nonbiri

Explanation

The Japanese adverb 'のんびり (nonbiri)' describes a state of being relaxed, leisurely, or unhurried. It conveys a sense of taking one's time and enjoying a calm, stress-free atmosphere. This word is often used to describe a person's demeanor, a way of spending time, or a slow-paced environment. For example: He lives a relaxed life「彼はのんびり暮らしている」(かれはのんびりくらしている). Let's spend a leisurely day「のんびりした一日を過ごそう」(のんびりしたいちにちをすごそう). The word can also imply a lack of urgency or pressure, making it suitable for describing vacations, weekends, or retirement.

Part Of Speech

adverb

Frequency

6135

Composition

hiragana

Handwriting

Hiragana in the Word のんびり

This word contains 4 Hiragana characters :

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の

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ん

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'Nonbiri' means 'Relaxed' .

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