Translation of Japanese word "ゆっくり" to English
ゆっくり
ゆっくり
[yukkuri]
IPA: /yɯkɯɾi/
Meaning
VerbAt a slow pace.
How to use
ゆっくり (yukkuri) — 'slowly / at leisure / carefully / comfortably'. ゆっくり話す — speak slowly. ゆっくり休んでください — Please rest well.
🇬🇧 English
slowly / at leisure
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: ゆっくり
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ゆっくり
Romaji Transcription: yukkuri
Example Sentences
彼はゆっくりその道を歩いた。
かれはゆっくりそのみちをあってた。
He walked that road slowly.
彼女はゆっくりその本を読んだ。
かのじょはゆっくりそのほんをよんだ。
She read that book slowly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "ゆっくり" mean?▼
The Japanese word "ゆっくり" means "slowly / at leisure" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "ゆっくり"?▼
The word "ゆっくり" is read as "ゆっくり" (yukkuri). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Walking slowly.".
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