呑気(のんき)

のんき
na-adjective
carefree, easygoing, laid-back
1. carefree, easygoing, laid-back
Having a relaxed, unhurried attitude without worry or anxiety. Can be positive (carefree) or slightly negative (careless, oblivious to problems).
彼(かれ)は呑気(のんき)な性格(せいかく)で、いつも笑(わら)っている。
He has an easygoing personality and is always smiling.
締切(しめきり)が近(ちか)いのに、呑気(のんき)に遊(あそ)んでいる場合(ばあい)じゃない。
The deadline is near; this is no time to be carefree and playing around.
呑気(のんき)に構(かま)えていたら、チャンスを逃(のが)してしまった。
Because I was too laid-back about it, I missed my chance.

呑気(のんき) can have both positive and negative connotations depending on context:

  • Positive: relaxed, not stressed, easygoing
  • Negative: careless, oblivious, not taking things seriously enough

Alternate kanji spellings:

  • 暢気(のんき)
  • 呑気(のんき)

Related expressions:

  • 呑気(のんき)な人(ひと) (easygoing person)
  • 呑気(のんき)に構(かま)える (to be laid-back about something)

Similar words:

  • のんびり (leisurely, relaxed - adverb/adjective)
  • 楽観的(らっかんてき) (optimistic)
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Added 2026.1.13 20:59 · Revised 2026.2.8 12:27
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