伸(の)び伸(の)び

のびのび

adverb, onomatopoeia

freely, at ease, in a relaxed manner

1. freely, at ease, in a carefree manner

Describes a state of being relaxed and unrestricted, able to grow or act without pressure or constraint. Often used about children growing up or people feeling at ease.

子(こ)どもを伸(の)び伸(の)び育(そだ)てたい。

I want to raise children in a relaxed, free environment.

田舎(いなか)で伸(の)び伸(の)びと暮(く)らしている。

I'm living a carefree life in the countryside.

休日(きゅうじつ)は何(なに)も考(かんが)えず、伸(の)び伸(の)びと過(す)ごしたい。

On my days off, I want to relax and spend time without thinking about anything.

伸(の)び伸(の)び describes a state free from stress or restriction. Often used with the particle と.

Common patterns

伸(の)び伸(の)びと育(そだ)つ / 育(そだ)てる: to grow up / raise freely
伸(の)び伸(の)びと暮(く)らす: to live in a relaxed way
伸(の)び伸(の)びと過(す)ごす: to spend time in a carefree way
伸(の)び伸(の)びした〜: relaxed, easygoing ~

Usage: Has a strongly positive connotation. Suggests a healthy, natural state unburdened by excessive rules or pressure.

Related Words

Related: 伸(の)びる (to stretch, to grow)

Compare: すくすく (healthily)

Compare: 広々(ひろびろ)とした (spacious)

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Added 2026.2.7 19:28 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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