ゆっくり

• Reading: ゆっくり
• Romaji: yukkuri
• Pronunciation: /jɯk.kɯ.ɾi/

Meaning

Slowly; unhurriedly; without haste; leisurely; at one's leisure.

Used both as an adverb meaning 'slowly' and as an encouragement to relax or take one's time. The phrase ゆっくりしてね means 'take it easy' or 'make yourself at home.' Can also function as a する verb (ゆっくりする = to relax).

Examples

1. もう少しゆっくり話してください。 Could you please speak a little more slowly?
2. 週末はゆっくり休みたいです。 I want to take it easy and rest on the weekend.
3. ゆっくり歩いて学校に行きました。 I walked slowly to school.

Usage Guide

Context: requests, relaxation, pace

Tone: gentle

Origin & History

An onomatopoeic adverb in Japanese, evoking the sensation of unhurried, relaxed movement. Part of the rich Japanese system of mimetic words that describe manner and feeling.

Cultural Context

Era: Early Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal