Meanings
① An action or movement that takes place over time.
No hurry, slow appearance.
② A state in which there is ample time, space, and energy to spare.
③ Easy and relaxing.
Examples
① Don’t walk so slowly, walk fast.
そんなにゆっくり歩いていないで、早く歩け。
① When I was a child, time seemed to flow more slowly.
こどもの時は、もっと時間がゆっくり流れていた気がするのだがなあ。
② I spend my holidays on my private beach, relaxing.
休日はプライベートビーチで、ゆっくり過ごす。
③ Welcome. Please take your time.
いらっしゃいませ。ごゆっくりどうぞ。
Dogmatic Opinion
Similar to “Yutta-ri” , Yukku-ri includes mental relaxation,
but the main focus is on slowness of movement.
“Go yukku-ri” means to “relax and stay” in a hotel, in a house, or in a restaurant.
Often, others say “Go yukku-ri” but it is a social expression.
It is a social expression and should never be taken seriously and used for long periods of time.
Proximate Expression
slow
relax
take it easy
unwind
steadily
at a snail’s pace
leisurely
