リズム

りずむ
noun
rhythm
1. rhythm
A regular pattern of beats or sounds in music.
リズムに乗(の)る。
Get into the rhythm.
リズムに合(あ)わせて踊(おど)る。
Dance to the rhythm.
この曲(きょく)はリズムがいいので、つい体(からだ)が動(うご)いてしまう。
This song has such a good rhythm that I can't help but move to it.
2. rhythm, pace
A regular pattern or flow in life or activities.
生活(せいかつ)のリズムを整(ととの)える。
Establish a regular rhythm in your life.
仕事(しごと)のリズムがつかめてきた。
I've started to get the hang of the work rhythm.
旅行(りょこう)から帰(かえ)ってきたばかりで、まだ普段(ふだん)のリズムに戻(もど)れていない。
I just got back from a trip and haven't gotten back to my usual rhythm yet.

リズム refers to both musical rhythm and the pace/pattern of activities or life.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • リズムに乗(の)る: to get into the rhythm
  • リズムを取(と)る: to keep rhythm
  • リズムを刻(きざ)む: to mark/beat out rhythm
  • リズム感(かん): sense of rhythm

COMPOUNDS:

  • 生活(せいかつ)リズム: daily rhythm/routine
  • 仕事(しごと)のリズム: work pace
  • 体内(たいない)リズム: biological rhythm

USAGE:
In the "pace of life" sense, リズムを整(ととの)える (to regulate one's rhythm) is commonly used when talking about establishing healthy routines.

Note: From English "rhythm."

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Added 2026.1.16 9:22 · Revised 2026.3.6 12:32
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