ゆったり
ゆったり
adverb, verb (suru)
relaxed, loose, spacious
1.
relaxed, at ease
In a calm, relaxed manner without rushing or feeling stressed.
休日はゆったり過ごしたい。
I want to spend my day off relaxing.
ゆったりとソファに座って本を読んだ。
I sat comfortably on the sofa and read a book.
2.
loose, spacious
Having plenty of room or space; not tight or constrained.
ゆったりした服が好きだ。
I like loose-fitting clothes.
ゆったり is a mimetic word expressing relaxation, spaciousness, or looseness.
TWO MAIN MEANINGS:
1. Relaxed manner: doing something at a calm, unhurried pace
2. Loose/spacious: having plenty of room (clothing, space)
USAGE PATTERNS:
- ゆったりする: to relax, to be at ease
- ゆったり（と）+ verb: to do something in a relaxed way
- ゆったりした + noun: loose, spacious (modifying noun)
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- ゆったり過ごす: to spend time relaxing
- ゆったりした服: loose-fitting clothes
- ゆったりした気分: relaxed feeling
- ゆったりとした時間: leisurely time
CONTRAST:
- きつい: tight (opposite for clothing/space)
- ばたばた: busy, hectic (opposite for pace)
- のんびり: leisurely, carefree (similar but emphasizes lack of worry)