Translation of Japanese word "のんびり" to English
のんびり
のんびり
[nonbiri]
IPA: /noɴbiɾi/
Meaning
VerbIn a leisurely manner.
How to use
のんびり (nonbiri) — 'leisurely / carefree / laid-back'. のんびり過ごす — spend time leisurely. のんびりした性格 — easygoing personality.
🇬🇧 English
leisurely / laid-back
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: のんびり
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): のんびり
Romaji Transcription: nonbiri
Example Sentences
彼はのんびりその道を歩いた。
かれはのんびりそのみちをあってた。
He walked that road slowly.
彼女はのんびりその本を読んだ。
かのじょはのんびりそのほんをよんだ。
She read that book slowly.
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What does the Japanese word "のんびり" mean?▼
The Japanese word "のんびり" means "leisurely / laid-back" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Walking slowly.".
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