のうのう

Alternative writings: ノウノウ
Frequency:

1Carefree; leisurely; living or acting at ease with little worry. Can sometimes imply living without proper concern or responsibility.

Adverb Taking 'と'Group 3 VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

彼はのうのうと毎日テレビばかり見ている。

He spends his days carefree, watching TV all the time.

戦争の被害者がいるのに、あの政治家はのうのうとしている。

Even though there are war victims, that politician remains comfortably unconcerned.

のうのうと暮らす友人を見て、少し羨ましく思った。

Seeing a friend live so carefree, I felt a bit envious.