Japanese

ゆっくり

ゆっくり
Meaning: slowly; leisurely; at one's ease
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

Please take a bath and relax comfortably.
公園をゆっくり歩くのが好きだ
I like walking slowly in the park.
この旅行の目的は、温泉にゆっくり入ることです。
The purpose of this trip is to relax in a hot spring.
時間は十分ありますから、ゆっくり選んでください。
There is plenty of time, so please take your time choosing.
将来の計画についてゆっくり話をした。
We had a long talk about our future plans.
重い扉がゆっくりと開いた。
The heavy door opened slowly.
階段をゆっくり下りてください。
Please go down the stairs slowly.
ときには、ゆっくり休むことも大切です。
Sometimes, it is also important to take a good rest.
昨日は風邪を引いたので、自宅でゆっくり休んでいました。
I had a cold yesterday, so I took it easy and rested at home.
彼は悲しみをこらえて、ゆっくりと顔を上げた。
He held back his sadness and slowly lifted his head.

Usage Notes

Describes an action done without haste or in a relaxed manner.

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