くつろぐ

Alternative writings: 寛ぐ
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1To relax, to feel at ease or comfortable; to make oneself at home.

Group 1 VerbIntransitive VerbUsually Kana

Examples

長旅の後で、ソファでゆっくりとくつろいだ。

After the long trip, I relaxed slowly on the sofa.

お客様にはどうぞくつろいでくださいと声をかけた。

I told the guests, 'Please make yourselves comfortable.'

温泉で一日の疲れを癒してくつろいだ。

I relaxed in the hot spring and relieved the day's fatigue.

休日は家で読書をしながらくつろぐのが好きだ。

On my days off I like to relax at home while reading.

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