ゆっくりと

adverb

slowly, at ease

See also: ゆっくり (base form (no と))

1. slowly, unhurriedly

At a relaxed pace, not fast.

ゆっくりと歩(ある)く。

To walk slowly.

Please speak slowly.

ゆっくりと食(た)べる。

To eat slowly.

Please read slowly.

The car moved slowly.

Time passes slowly.

2. at ease, leisurely

In a relaxed manner.

Please take your time and rest.

ゆっくりと過(す)ごした。

I spent time leisurely.

I relaxed leisurely in the hot spring.

Please take your time.

On my day off, I spent the time leisurely reading a book at home.

ゆっくりと is an adverb meaning 'slowly' or 'at ease,' describing actions done without haste.

FORM:
ゆっくりと and ゆっくり are interchangeable. The と particle adds slight emphasis or formality.

MEANINGS:
1. Slowly (pace/speed): ゆっくりと歩(ある)く (walk slowly)
2. At ease/leisurely (manner): ゆっくりと過(す)ごす (spend time leisurely)

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

CONTRAST:

SIMILAR:

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