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(ひゃくにん)のところに50人(ごじゅうにん)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.

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Added 2026.1.13 16:50 · Revised 2026.3.3 9:12
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