Keeping it casual
意味: Maintaining a relaxed, uncommitted approach to dating without pursuing a serious relationship.
Keeping it casual means you're dating or spending time with someone without the expectation of commitment. It implies enjoying each other's company without the pressure of labels, future planning, or exclusivity. It's a common arrangement in modern American dating, though it often becomes complicated when one person develops stronger feelings.
例文
- We're keeping it casual for now — neither of us wants anything serious. 我们现在保持随意——两个人都不想要认真的关系。De momento vamos sin compromiso — ninguno de los dos quiere nada serio.今はお互い気楽にやってるよ——二人とも真剣なものは求めてないから。지금은 가볍게 만나는 중이야——둘 다 진지한 건 원하지 않거든.
- She said she wants to keep things casual, but I'm catching feelings. 她说想保持随意,但我已经开始动心了。Ella dijo que quería ir sin compromiso, pero yo estoy empezando a pillarme.彼女は気楽でいたいって言ったけど、僕は本気になりかけてるんだ。그녀가 가볍게 만나자고 했는데, 나는 점점 감정이 생기고 있어.
- I'm just keeping it casual this summer — no commitments. 这个夏天我就随便处处——不搞束缚。Este verano voy sin ataduras — nada de compromisos.この夏は気楽にいくよ——束縛なしで。이번 여름은 가볍게 갈 거야——구속 없이.
発音
使い方ガイド
場面: dating, relationship discussions, texting
トーン: relaxed, noncommittal
✓ 正しい言い方
- Let's keep it casual.我们随意处处吧。Vamos sin compromiso.気楽にいこうよ。가볍게 만나자.
- We're keeping things casual for now.我们现在就保持随意。De momento vamos sin ataduras.今のところお互い気楽にやってるよ。지금은 가볍게 만나는 중이야.
✗ 間違った言い方
- Be honest about your intentions — saying 'let's keep it casual' when you want something serious is a form of leading someone on要对自己的意图坦诚——当你想要认真关系时却说'保持随意',是一种吊着别人的行为Sé sincero con tus intenciones — decir 'vamos sin compromiso' cuando quieres algo serio es una forma de dar falsas esperanzas自分の意図に正直であること——本当は真剣な関係が欲しいのに「気楽にいこう」と言うのは、相手を惑わせる行為자신의 의도에 대해 솔직해야 한다——진지한 관계를 원하면서 '가볍게 만나자'고 말하는 것은 상대를 속이는 행위다
起源と歴史
Part of the broader casual dating culture that expanded in the 2000s-2010s with the rise of dating apps. The phrase reflects a cultural shift toward more flexible, less defined relationship structures in American dating.
文化的背景
Era: 2000s onwards
Generation: Millennials, Gen Z
Social background: Universal
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