1.
while humming; humming along; humming cheerfully
Doing something while humming a tune, typically conveying a relaxed, cheerful, or carefree mood.
鼻歌まじりに料理をする。
To cook while humming a tune.
彼女は鼻歌まじりで洗濯物を干していた。
She was hanging up the laundry while humming.
天気のいい朝は、鼻歌まじりに散歩するのが日課になっている。
On nice mornings, it's my daily routine to take a walk while humming.
A compound of 鼻歌 (humming, singing through the nose) and まじり (mixed with, accompanied by). Describes doing an activity while casually humming, implying the person is in a good mood or at ease.
The expression paints a vivid picture of someone going about their daily tasks in a light, carefree manner. It often appears in literary descriptions and everyday speech.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 鼻歌まじりに歩く: to walk while humming
- 鼻歌まじりで仕事をする: to work while humming
- 鼻歌まじりに掃除する: to clean while humming
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 鼻歌: humming — the act of humming itself
- 上機嫌: in a good mood — describes the mood without the humming
- 楽しそうに: looking happy, cheerfully — a general descriptor of cheerful behavior