悠々(ゆうゆう)と

ゆうゆうと
adverb
leisurely; calmly; in no hurry
1. leisurely; calmly; in no hurry; at ease
Acting in a relaxed, unhurried manner, with a sense of composure and ease. Conveys a positive image of someone who is not rushed or stressed.
猫(ねこ)が悠々(ゆうゆう)と歩(ある)いている。
A cat is walking along leisurely.
定年後(ていねんご)は悠々(ゆうゆう)と暮(く)らしたい。
After retirement, I want to live at ease.
鷹(たか)が悠々(ゆうゆう)と大空(おおぞら)を舞(ま)っている姿(すがた)は美(うつく)しかった。
The sight of the hawk gliding leisurely across the wide sky was beautiful.

USAGE:
Used as an adverb with と: 悠々(ゆうゆう)と + verb. The base form 悠々(ゆうゆう) can also function as a な-adjective: 悠々(ゆうゆう)な生活(せいかつ) (a leisurely life). Often describes animals, nature, or people acting with calm dignity.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 悠々(ゆうゆう)と暮(く)らす (to live at ease)
  • 悠々(ゆうゆう)と歩(ある)く (to walk leisurely)
  • 悠々(ゆうゆう)と構(かま)える (to remain composed)
  • 悠々自適(ゆうゆうじてき) (living a life of leisure — four-character compound)

SIMILAR WORDS:
のんびり is more casual and everyday, while 悠々(ゆうゆう)と has a more elegant, literary feel and often implies dignity or grandeur.

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