ゆったり

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Common wordJLPTN2Freq.FrequencyTop 20,000

Meanings

adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Describes a relaxed, unhurried state of mind or atmosphere, often with a sense of ease and comfort.

この椅い子すは座すわり心地ごこちがゆったりしている。

This chair is comfortable to sit in.

adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

Describes clothing that is not tight, or a space that is roomy and not cramped.

のんびり
のんびり emphasizes a carefree, leisurely pace, while ゆったり focuses more on physical or mental comfort and spaciousness.
リラックス
リラックス is a loanword often used for intentional relaxation, whereas ゆったり is a mimetic word describing a natural state of ease.

Mimetic word derived from the reduplication of ゆた (yuta), an old root related to abundance and ease, with the suffix り (ri).