優ゆう々ゆう

taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle

calm; composed; leisurely

Describes a serene, unhurried state of mind or manner. Often used in literary or formal contexts. Cross-referenced with 悠々, which shares the same meaning.

See also: 悠々

• 彼かれは優ゆう々ゆうとパイプをくわえていた。

  He was leisurely holding a pipe in his mouth.

• 優ゆう々ゆうたる態たい度どで質しつ問もんに答こたえた。

  He answered the questions with a composed attitude.

taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle

graceful; refined

Describes elegance and refinement in appearance or movement. Less common than the calm/leisurely sense; often found in classical or literary descriptions.

• 彼かの女じょの優ゆう々ゆうとした立たち居い振ふる舞まいは、まるで絵かい画がのようだった。

  Her graceful bearing was just like a painting.