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.
子どもを伸び伸び育てたい。
I want to raise children in a relaxed, free environment.
田舎で伸び伸びと暮らしている。
I'm living a carefree life in the countryside.
休日は何も考えず、伸び伸びと過ごしたい。
On my days off, I want to relax and spend time without thinking about anything.
伸び伸び describes a state free from stress or restriction. Often used with the particle と.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 伸び伸びと育つ / 育てる: to grow up / raise freely
- 伸び伸びと暮らす: to live in a relaxed way
- 伸び伸びと過ごす: to spend time in a carefree way
- 伸び伸びした〜: relaxed, easygoing ~
USAGE: Has a strongly positive connotation. Suggests a healthy, natural state unburdened by excessive rules or pressure.