Word
ゆっくり
Meaning in Englishslowly
Sentence
Related sentences
N3
週末はゆっくり休むつもりだけど予定はまだ決めてない
Shuumatsu wa yukkuri yasumu tsumori dakedo yotei wa mada kimete nai
I plan to rest this weekend but have not decided yet
N4
もっとゆっくり話してほしいです。
Motto yukkuri hanashite hoshii desu.
I want you to speak more slowly.
N5
ゆっくり話してください。
Yukkuri hanashite kudasai.
Please speak slowly.
Word context
What it means
What does ゆっくり mean? It means to proceed or act slowly at a comfortable pace, without rushing; it is an adverb that describes the tempo or manner of an action, often implying a relaxed or unhurried approach.
Main meanings
- Slowly, at a comfortable pace.
- Without hurry, taking one's time.
- Leisurely, relaxed in manner.
How to use it
ゆっくり is used as an adverb to modify verbs in casual to polite speech, and it can appear in requests or imperatives to soften the tone; typical contexts include talking, walking, eating, or moving at a relaxed pace, for example ゆっくりしてください (yukkuri shite kudasai) or ゆっくり話して (yukkuri hanashite).
Variants and close terms
- じっくり (jikkuri) – thoroughly, carefully
- のんびり (nonbiri) – leisurely, at ease
- まったり (mattari) – relaxed
- 速く (hayaku) – quickly
Word class
adverb (副詞)