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まったり Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
rich ; full-bodied ; mellow
onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Describes a deep, smooth, and satisfying taste or flavor, often used for coffee, tea, sake, or food. Common in food reviews and casual conversation.
I want to drink a full-bodied soup.
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adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
laid-back ; relaxed ; comfortable
onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Describes a calm, unhurried atmosphere or lifestyle. Often used for spending time leisurely at home, in a café, or on a day off. Can also describe a person's easygoing nature.
Written forms まったり Usage 80%
Standard hiragana spelling; the most common written form.
マッタリ Usage 20%
Katakana variant, often used for stylistic emphasis or in casual writing.
またーり Usage <1%
Hiragana variant with long vowel; less common, mainly seen in informal online writing.
マターリ
Katakana variant with long vowel, used in very casual or playful contexts.
Similar words ゆったり ゆったり emphasizes physical or temporal spaciousness and comfort (loose clothing, unhurried schedule), while まったり focuses on richness of taste or a relaxed, easygoing mood.
のんびり のんびり is more about a carefree, leisurely pace without pressure, often used for vacations or personality. まったり implies a deeper sense of comfort and mellowness, often with a sensory or atmospheric quality.
Etymology An onomatopoeic or mimetic word; the exact derivation is uncertain. It likely developed from the sound-symbolic element まったり, evoking a sense of thickness, smoothness, and comfort.
