のんびり Japanese meaning | Kotomora

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のんびりする · noun or participle which takes 'suru'

Meanings

at leisure; in a relaxed manner; carefree

Describes doing something unhurriedly, without stress, or enjoying a slow pace. Often used with verbs like 過ごす, 暮らす, 歩く.

ゆっくりN5sense 1
ゆっくり stresses doing something slowly or without rushing, while のんびり stresses a relaxed, carefree state of mind regardless of speed.
まったり sense 1
まったり describes a rich, mellow, deeply relaxed feeling (often of flavor or atmosphere), whereas のんびり simply means an unhurried, easygoing pace.
のほほん sense 1
のほほん carries a slightly critical nuance of being carefree to the point of seeming unconcerned, while のんびり is neutral or positive about relaxing.
おっとりN2
のんびり emphasizes a relaxed, carefree feeling, while おっとり focuses more on a gentle, composed, and unhurried manner.

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悠ゆう々ゆうN2
のんびり is a casual, colloquial word for feeling carefree and relaxed, while 悠々 sounds more dignified and composed.
気き長ながN1
のんびり is a casual, often adverbial word for feeling relaxed and carefree, while 気長 specifically describes patience in waiting or dealing with something slowly.
伸のびやかN1
のんびり emphasizes taking things slowly and being easygoing, while 伸びやか emphasizes a natural, unconstrained freedom in manner or expression.

せかせかN1sense 1
せかせか describes a busy, hurried, fidgety manner, the opposite of the calm, unhurried feeling of のんびり.
あくせくN1sense 1
あくせく describes toiling anxiously and without rest, contrasting with the carefree ease of のんびり.
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のろのろN3sense 1
のろのろ describes physically slow, sluggish movement (often with negative annoyance), while のんびり describes a relaxed mental attitude regardless of speed.

Onomatopoeic/mimetic word; the exact derivation is uncertain, but it phonetically suggests a slow, relaxed state.