adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Describes spending time without purpose or effort, often with a nuance of loafing around. Used adverbially with と or as a する-verb.
See also: のらりくらり
彼は一日中のらくらと過ごした。
He spent the whole day idly.
のらくらするな、ちゃんと働け。
Stop loafing around and work properly.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
evasively; non-committally; vaguely
Used for avoiding a clear answer or commitment, often in conversation. Can be used with と or as a する-verb.
See also: のらりくらり
質問にのらくらと答える。
Answer questions evasively.
彼はのらくらして、はっきりした返事をしなかった。
He was non-committal and didn't give a clear reply.
noun, na-adjective
laziness; fooling around; lazy person
Noun or na-adjective use referring to the state of being lazy or a person who is lazy. Less common than the adverbial uses.
あいつはのらくらで、仕事をしない。
That guy is a lazy person and doesn't work.
のらくらな態度を改めなさい。
Change your lazy attitude.