のんびり
のんびり
adverb, suru verb
leisurely, carefree
1.
leisurely, at ease
In a relaxed manner without hurrying or worrying. Taking one's time.
休日はのんびり過ごしたい。
I want to spend my holiday leisurely.
田舎でのんびりしています。
I'm relaxing in the countryside.
のんびり歩いて行きましょう。
Let's walk there leisurely.
のんびりお茶でも飲もう。
Let's have some tea at a leisurely pace.
温泉に入ってのんびりした。
I relaxed by soaking in a hot spring.
定年後は海の近くでのんびり暮らしたいと思っている。
After retirement, I want to live a relaxed life near the sea.
2.
carefree, easygoing
Having a relaxed, laid-back attitude.
のんびりした性格です。
They have an easygoing personality.
のんびりした + noun
彼はのんびりした人だ。
He's an easygoing person.
のんびりした町に住みたい。
I want to live in a laid-back town.
のんびりした時間を過ごせて幸せだ。
I'm happy to be able to spend a relaxed time.
あの先生はのんびりした話し方で、授業がとても聞きやすい。
That teacher has a relaxed way of speaking, which makes the class very easy to listen to.
のんびり describes a leisurely, relaxed state or pace.
USAGE PATTERNS:
- のんびり + verb (leisurely ~)
- のんびりする (to relax, take it easy)
- のんびりした + noun (leisurely, easygoing)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- のんびり過ごす (spend time leisurely)
- のんびり暮らす (live a relaxed life)
- のんびりした雰囲気 (relaxed atmosphere)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ゆっくり: slowly, taking time
- のんびり: leisurely, carefree (emphasizes relaxed state)