How to say 'Slowly' in Japanese | ゆっくり

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The Japanese word for Slowly is 'Yukkuri', written as ゆっくり in Japanese.

word

ゆっくり

Meaning

Slowly

Reading

Yukkuri

Explanation

The Japanese adverb 'ゆっくり' means 'slowly'. It is used to describe actions or movements that are performed at a leisurely or unhurried pace. This word can also imply taking one's time or doing something without rushing. For example: Please eat slowly「ゆっくり食べてください」(ゆっくりたべてください). Let's walk slowly「ゆっくり歩きましょう」(ゆっくりあるきましょう). Additionally, 'ゆっくり' can be used to suggest relaxation or taking it easy, as in 'ゆっくり休んでください (ゆっくりやすんでください) (Please rest comfortably).'

Part Of Speech

adverb

Frequency

1137

Composition

hiragana

Handwriting

Hiragana in the Word ゆっくり

This word contains 4 Hiragana characters :

hiragana

ゆ

Reading

hiragana

く

Reading

hiragana

り

Reading

hiragana

つ

Reading

Tsu

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'Yukkuri' means 'Slowly' .

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