ルーズ
Meanings
Describes a person who is careless or undisciplined, especially with time, money, or promises. Often used as ルーズな or ルーズに.
from English loose
He is careless with time and always arrives late.
People who are lax with money can't be trusted.
Used for clothing that is loose or relaxed in fit. Often appears in compound terms like ルーズソックス.
See also: ルーズソックス
These pants feature a loose-fitting silhouette.
Describes a relaxed atmosphere, rhythm, or style, such as in music or a social setting.
This café has a laid-back atmosphere that makes you want to stay a while.
Usage patterns
- 時間にルーズだto be lax about time
He's lax about time and is always late for appointments.
- ルーズなシルエットa loose, baggy silhouette (clothing)
This shirt is popular for its loose, baggy silhouette.
- ルーズなリズムa relaxed, laid-back rhythm (music)
This band is known for its relaxed, laid-back rhythm.
- お金にルーズだto be careless with money
She's careless with money and quickly ends up in debt.
- ルーズな性格a lax, undisciplined personality
His lax personality often causes his work to fall behind.