How do you say "relaxed" in Japanese?

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

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Pronunciation

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

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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 na-adjective or noun-adjective. It is neutral in register and fits naturally in both casual and polite sentences. Add na before a noun, or use desu for a polite predicate.

How is のんびりした written in Japanese?

のんびりした is written using hiragana. Hiragana is the basic Japanese syllabary used for native words and grammatical elements.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Japanese language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.