悠然(ゆうぜん)

ゆうぜん
na-adjective, adverb
calm, composed, leisurely
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: Na-adjective/adverb. Most commonly used adverbially as 悠然(ゆうぜん)と.

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.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 悠然(ゆうぜん)と構(かま)える (to remain unruffled)
  • 悠然(ゆうぜん)とした態度(たいど) (composed demeanor)
  • 悠然(ゆうぜん)と歩(ある)く (to walk leisurely)

RELATED WORDS:

  • 泰然(たいぜん) (calm, unperturbed - similar but emphasizes steadfastness)
  • 悠々(ゆうゆう) (leisurely, at ease)
  • 落(お)ち着(つ)いた (calm, composed)
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Added 2026.2.1 10:37 · Revised 2026.2.19 21:32
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