Translation guide
Expressing a state of ease, calm, or relief from tension in Japanese. The most natural way depends on whether you're describing a physical feeling, a mental state, or a change into relaxation.
Describing a calm, at-ease feeling, often in everyday situations.
A common loanword phrase meaning 'I am relaxed' or 'I feel relaxed.' Used in casual and semi-formal contexts.
I feel very relaxed right now.
Means 'I am calm and composed.' Often used for a settled, peaceful state of mind.
I feel relaxed when I'm at home.
Conveys a leisurely, unhurried feeling. Often used for relaxed activities or moods.
I want to spend my days off feeling relaxed.
Describing a relaxed body, often after tension or stress.
Expressing the process of starting to feel relaxed.
The verb form meaning 'to relax.' Often used when suggesting or deciding to relax.
Let's listen to music and relax.
Means 'to calm down' or 'to settle.' Used when moving from an agitated state to a relaxed one.
Means 'to make oneself comfortable' or 'to unwind.' Often used at home or in a cozy setting.
Describing a place or situation that makes you feel relaxed.
Means 'to feel soothed' or 'to be warmed.' Often used for heartwarming or calming atmospheres.
This café has a relaxing atmosphere.
Means 'to be healed' or 'to be soothed.' Commonly used for things that relieve stress.
Watching cat videos makes me feel relaxed.
リラックス is a direct loan from English and often implies a conscious effort to unwind, like listening to music or taking a bath. 落ち着く suggests a natural settling of the mind, often associated with a quiet environment or a sense of security.
I relax with aromatherapy.
I feel relaxed when I come to the countryside.
English 'feel relaxed' often becomes a state description in Japanese. Using 感じる (to feel) is usually unnecessary and can sound unnatural. Instead, use the adjective or verb form directly, like リラックスしている or 落ち着く.
I feel so relaxed after a hot shower.
This music makes me feel relaxed.
I soaked in the hot spring and felt all my tension melt away.
深呼吸すると落ち着くよ。
You'll feel relaxed if you take a deep breath.
ソファでくつろいでいる。
I'm relaxing on the sofa.