悠々自適

ゆうゆうじてき
Alternative writings: 悠悠自適, 優游自適, 優遊自適
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Living a leisurely, self-satisfied life free from worldly cares; a tranquil, comfortable, and dignified life (yojijukugo).

Na-AdjectiveNoun Taking 'の'NounIrregular VerbIntransitive VerbYojijukugo

Examples

彼は退職後、田舎で悠々自適の生活を送っている。

After retiring, he has been living a leisurely life in the countryside.

悠々自適と言われるくらい余裕のある暮らしをしている。

He lives with enough comfort to be described as living 悠々自適.

小説の主人公は都会を離れ、悠々自適に暮らすことを選んだ。

The novel's protagonist chose to leave the city and live a life of ease.