悠々(ゆうゆう)

ゆうゆう

adverb, たる-adjective, の-adjective

leisurely; calmly

1. leisurely; calmly; unhurried

In a relaxed, composed manner without rushing. Implies having plenty of time or being untroubled.

悠々(ゆうゆう)と生活(せいかつ)している。

Living a leisurely life.

悠々(ゆうゆう)自適(じてき)の老後(ろうご)を送(おく)る。

To live a comfortable retirement doing as one pleases.

悠々(ゆうゆう)と泳(およ)ぐ魚(さかな)を眺(なが)めていた。

I was watching the fish swimming leisurely.

2. easily; with room to spare

With a comfortable margin; without difficulty.

試験(しけん)に悠々(ゆうゆう)と合格(ごうかく)した。

Passed the exam easily.

制限(せいげん)時間(じかん)を悠々(ゆうゆう)とクリアした。

I cleared the time limit with ease.

定員(ていいん)100人(にん)のところに50人(にん)しか来(こ)なかったので、悠々(ゆうゆう)と座(すわ)れた。

Only 50 people came for a capacity of 100, so we could sit comfortably with room to spare.

PATTERNS:

悠々(ゆうゆう)と + verb (leisurely, calmly)
悠々(ゆうゆう)たる + noun (literary, leisurely)
悠々(ゆうゆう)自適(じてき) (living a leisurely, self-indulgent life)

NUANCES:

When describing actions: unhurried, at ease
When describing achievements: with room to spare, easily

SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:

のんびり (leisurely, in a carefree manner)
ゆったり (relaxed, loose)
余裕(よゆう)を持(も)って (with room to spare)

CULTURAL NOTE: 悠々(ゆうゆう)自適(じてき) is a common expression for the ideal retirement lifestyle.

Related Words

Synonym: のんびり (leisurely, carefree)

Synonym: ゆったり (relaxed, loose)

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Added 2026.1.13 16:50 · Revised 2026.5.29 2:10

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