Signification
To rest or take one's time without rushing.
Contexte culturel
In Japan, the host's primary duty is to ensure the guest never feels rushed. 'Yukkuri' is the keyword for a successful visit. Hot springs are the physical embodiment of 'yukkuri suru.' The entire etiquette is built around slow movements and long soaks. A term for Japanese people born between 1987 and 2004, who were educated under a 'relaxed' curriculum. It's a controversial term often used in social debates. Waiters and hotel staff use 'O-yukkuri' as a standard honorific. It transforms a simple adverb into a high-level expression of care.
The Magic Answer
If you don't know how to answer 'What are your plans?', 'Yukkuri shimasu' is always a natural and polite response.
Don't say 'Yukkuri desu'
Remember that 'yukkuri' is not an adjective. You must use 'suru' or 'shimasu' to make it a verb.
Signification
To rest or take one's time without rushing.
The Magic Answer
If you don't know how to answer 'What are your plans?', 'Yukkuri shimasu' is always a natural and polite response.
Don't say 'Yukkuri desu'
Remember that 'yukkuri' is not an adjective. You must use 'suru' or 'shimasu' to make it a verb.
The 'Te-itte' form
Using 'ゆっくりしていってください' (Yukkuri shite-itte kudasai) sounds much more natural for guests than just 'Yukkuri shite kudasai.'
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to say 'Please relax' to a guest.
どうぞ、ゆっくり（ ）ください。
The 'te-form' + kudasai is used for making polite requests.
Which sentence means 'I relaxed at home yesterday'?
Choose the correct past tense sentence.
The past tense of 'shimasu' is 'shimashita.'
Match the phrase to the situation.
A waiter brings you coffee and says...
'Go-yukkuri douzo' is the set phrase used in service.
Complete the dialogue.
A: {週末|しゅうまつ}、どこかに{行|い}きましたか？ B: いいえ、どこにも{行|い}きませんでした。（ ）。
B is explaining what they did (past tense) over the weekend.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Yukkuri suru'
At Home
- • Watching TV
- • Reading
- • Sleeping in
With Others
- • Cafe talk
- • Hosting guests
- • Long dinners
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesどうぞ、ゆっくり（ ）ください。
The 'te-form' + kudasai is used for making polite requests.
Choose the correct past tense sentence.
The past tense of 'shimasu' is 'shimashita.'
A waiter brings you coffee and says...
'Go-yukkuri douzo' is the set phrase used in service.
A: {週末|しゅうまつ}、どこかに{行|い}きましたか？ B: いいえ、どこにも{行|い}きませんでした。（ ）。
B is explaining what they did (past tense) over the weekend.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsAlmost always. It implies a comfortable, intentional pace. If slowness is unwanted, use 'osoi.'
Yes, if you mean 'taking time to be careful.' For example, 'Yukkuri kangaete kudasai' (Please think it over carefully).
'Yukkuri' focuses on the speed/rest, while 'nonbiri' focuses on the carefree, stress-free feeling.
Use the 'tai' form: 'Yukkuri shitai desu.'
It's better to use 'O-yukkuri nasatte kudasai' (very formal) or focus on their health if they are taking a break.
Expressions liées
のんびりする
similarTo spend time in a carefree, leisurely way.
やすむ
similarTo rest or take a break.
くつろぐ
similarTo make oneself at home / relax.
いそぐ
contrastTo hurry.
