ゆっくり

JLPT:N5
Frequency:
1

At a slow, unhurried pace; leisurely, without haste.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

会議ではゆっくり話してください。

Please speak slowly during the meeting.

景色を見ながらゆっくり歩いた。

I walked slowly while looking at the scenery.

朝ごはんはゆっくり食べる時間があるといい。

It's nice to have time to eat breakfast slowly.

2

With time to spare; easily or sufficiently (doing something with enough time or capacity).

AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

この仕事ならゆっくり終わらせられるよ。

I can finish this work easily/in good time.

出発はゆっくりで大丈夫だ。電車はまだ来ない。

We can leave slowly/no rush — the train hasn't arrived yet.

3

Comfortably; well (e.g., sleep comfortably or rest well).

AdverbIrregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

疲れたから今日はゆっくり寝るつもりだ。

I'm tired, so I plan to sleep well/for a long time today.

温泉でゆっくりくつろいだ。

I relaxed comfortably at the hot spring.

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