How do you say "relaxed" in Japanese?

のんびりした

Nonbiri shita

Adjective Hiragana

In Japanese, "relaxed" is のんびりした (Nonbiri shita).

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Pronunciation

のんびりした is written using hiragana. Romanised as Nonbiri shita, it sounds roughly like "noh-n-bee-ree-shee-tah" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Nonbiri shita (のんびりした) is written in hiragana and describes a slow, peaceful, easygoing manner. It carries positive nuance unlike laziness, suggesting pleasant leisure time.

Example sentence

彼女はとてものんびりした性格です。

Kanojo wa totemo nonbiri shita seikaku desu.

She has a very relaxed personality.

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How to remember のんびりした

Nonbiri sounds peaceful and flowing when you say it slowly. The word literally tastes like relaxation when spoken.

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Questions about のんびりした

How do you pronounce のんびりした?

のんびりした is romanised as Nonbiri shita. Say it roughly like "noh-n-bee-ree-shee-tah" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is のんびりした formal or casual?

のんびりした is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is のんびりした written in Japanese?

のんびりした is written using hiragana. Nonbiri shita (のんびりした) is written in hiragana and describes a slow, peaceful, easygoing manner.

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