のんびり

Alternative writings: ノンビリ
JLPT:N3
Frequency:
1

An adverb meaning 'in a relaxed, leisurely manner' — taking things easy and unhurried.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

休日は海辺でのんびり過ごした。

I spent the holiday relaxing by the sea.

彼はいつものんびりしている。

He's always laid-back/relaxed.

朝はのんびりコーヒーを飲むのが好きだ。

I like to leisurely drink coffee in the morning.

2

Used as a noun/verb phrase ('のんびりする') meaning 'to relax' or 'to take it easy'.

Irregular VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

週末は家でのんびりするつもりだ。

I plan to take it easy at home this weekend.

旅行中はホテルでのんびりした。

I relaxed at the hotel during the trip.

子どもたちは庭でのんびり遊んでいた。

The children were playing leisurely in the garden.

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