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.

Related Words

Synonym: のんびり (leisurely (casual))

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Added 2026.3.9 12:49 · Revised 2026.9.2 21:55

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