悠然(ゆうぜん)

ゆうぜん
taru-adjective, adverb
calm, composed, leisurely
formalpersonality
1. calm, composed, unhurried, leisurely
Describes a relaxed, unhurried state of mind or manner, especially remaining calm and unperturbed regardless of circumstances. Often implies a dignified ease.
悠然(ゆうぜん)と構(かま)える
to remain calm and collected
彼(かれ)は悠然(ゆうぜん)とした態度(たいど)で答(こた)えた。
He answered with a calm, composed demeanor.
周囲(しゅうい)が騒(さわ)いでも、彼女(かのじょ)は悠然(ゆうぜん)と読書(どくしょ)を続(つづ)けていた。
Even as those around her were making a fuss, she calmly continued reading.

Adjective type: Taru-adjective: 悠然(ゆうぜん)たる before a noun in writing, 悠然(ゆうぜん)とした in speech, and most often adverbial 悠然(ゆうぜん)と. Not used with な.

Adverbial form: 悠然(ゆうぜん)と (calmly, leisurely, composedly)

Nuance: 悠然(ゆうぜん) suggests an elegant, dignified calmness with an unhurried quality. It implies being above petty concerns and maintaining composure with grace.

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Synonym: 泰然(たいぜん) (emphasizes steadfastness)
Synonym: 悠々(ゆうゆう) (leisurely, at ease)
Related: 落(お)ち着(つ)く (calm, composed)
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Added 2026.2.1 10:37 · Revised 2026.9.30 17:59
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