A2 adverb 2分で読める

轻松地

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You use this word to say someone is calm. If you sit relaxedly, you are happy and not worried.

When you are on vacation, you might walk relaxedly on the beach. It means you are not in a hurry.

This word helps describe someone's behavior. You can use it to explain that a person is acting without any stress or pressure.

In literature, writers use relaxedly to set a peaceful mood. It contrasts effectively with high-tension scenes in a story.

Using this adverb adds nuance to your descriptions. It suggests a deliberate choice to remain calm despite external circumstances.

The term captures a state of 'effortless being.' It is often used in psychological or literary contexts to describe a character's internal equilibrium.

轻松地 30秒で

  • Adverb form of relaxed
  • Describes calm actions
  • Easy to use
  • Standard English

The word relaxedly is a handy adverb that describes the manner in which an action is performed. When you see someone moving or sitting relaxedly, it means they are completely at ease.

Think of it as the opposite of being tense or hurried. It is a great word to use when you want to paint a picture of comfort and peace in your sentences.

The word stems from the Latin relaxare, which means 'to loosen' or 'to slacken.' Over time, it entered Middle English through Old French.

The suffix -ly was added later to turn the adjective relaxed into an adverb. It reflects the human desire to describe not just the state of being, but the way in which we carry ourselves through the world.

You will mostly find relaxedly used in descriptive writing or storytelling. It pairs well with verbs of movement or sitting, such as 'sat,' 'leaned,' or 'breathed.'

While it is grammatically correct, some speakers prefer using phrases like 'in a relaxed manner' to sound slightly more natural in casual conversation.

While 'relaxedly' doesn't have its own idioms, it relates to: 1. Kick back: To relax. 2. Take it easy: To slow down. 3. Laid back: Having a relaxed personality. 4. At ease: Feeling comfortable. 5. Wind down: To relax after a busy day.

This is a standard adverb formed by adding -ly to the adjective relaxed. It is pronounced with the stress on the second syllable: ri-LAK-sed-lee.

It rhymes with words like excitedly or composedly. Always ensure you do not confuse it with the adjective form.

豆知識

The word comes from the same root as 'lax'.

発音ガイド

UK /rɪˈlæksədli/
US /rɪˈlæksədli/
韻が合う語
excitedly composedly fixedly mixedly supposedly
よくある間違い
  • dropping the 'ed'
  • stressing the wrong syllable
  • mispronouncing the 'x'

難易度

読解 2/5

easy

ライティング 2/5

easy

スピーキング 2/5

easy

リスニング 2/5

easy

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

relax relaxed

次に学ぶ

serene composed

上級

placidly

知っておくべき文法

Adverb formation

quick -> quickly

レベル別の例文

1

She sat relaxedly.

She sat in a calm way.

Adverb modifies verb.

1

He walked relaxedly through the park.

2

They talked relaxedly about their day.

3

The cat lay relaxedly in the sun.

4

She smiled relaxedly at her friend.

5

He leaned relaxedly against the wall.

6

They ate dinner relaxedly.

7

The dog slept relaxedly on the rug.

8

We waited relaxedly for the train.

1

She breathed relaxedly after the test.

2

The team played relaxedly in the final.

3

He answered the questions relaxedly.

4

They moved relaxedly through the crowd.

5

The music played relaxedly in the room.

6

He drove relaxedly down the quiet road.

7

She stood relaxedly by the window.

8

They planned the trip relaxedly.

1

He handled the crisis quite relaxedly.

2

She spoke relaxedly despite the pressure.

3

The athlete moved relaxedly during the warm-up.

4

They navigated the situation relaxedly.

5

He accepted the news relaxedly.

6

The teacher explained the lesson relaxedly.

7

She worked relaxedly on her project.

8

They greeted the guests relaxedly.

1

He approached the interview relaxedly.

2

She performed the task relaxedly.

3

They debated the topic relaxedly.

4

The artist painted relaxedly.

5

He managed the project relaxedly.

6

She navigated the complex issues relaxedly.

7

They discussed the future relaxedly.

8

The expert spoke relaxedly about the data.

1

He moved through the chaos relaxedly.

2

She navigated the social gathering relaxedly.

3

The diplomat spoke relaxedly.

4

He handled the scrutiny relaxedly.

5

She engaged with the audience relaxedly.

6

They observed the scene relaxedly.

7

The writer composed the poem relaxedly.

8

He lived his life relaxedly.

よく使う組み合わせ

sat relaxedly
leaned relaxedly
spoke relaxedly
breathed relaxedly
smiled relaxedly
moved relaxedly
waited relaxedly
worked relaxedly
lived relaxedly
answered relaxedly

慣用句と表現

"at ease"

relaxed

He felt at ease.

neutral

"kick back"

relax

Let's kick back.

casual

"take it easy"

don't stress

Take it easy today.

casual

"cool as a cucumber"

very calm

He was cool as a cucumber.

idiomatic

"let your hair down"

relax

It's time to let your hair down.

casual

"wind down"

relax after work

I like to wind down with a book.

neutral

間違えやすい

轻松地 vs relaxingly

similar sound

causes relaxation vs being relaxed

The music was relaxing vs He sat relaxedly.

轻松地 vs relaxed

same root

adjective vs adverb

He is relaxed vs He sat relaxedly.

文型パターン

A1

Subject + verb + relaxedly

He sat relaxedly.

B2

Relaxedly + subject + verb

Relaxedly, she started the work.

語族

名詞

relaxation the state of being relaxed

動詞

relax to become calm

形容詞

relaxed being in a calm state

関連

relaxing adjective describing something that causes relaxation

使い方

frequency

6

よくある間違い
  • using as adjective relaxed

    Adverbs modify verbs, not nouns.

  • relaxedlyly relaxedly

    Double suffix is wrong.

  • relaxly relaxedly

    Missing the 'ed' part.

  • relaxingly relaxedly

    Relaxingly means causing relaxation.

  • relaxedly at relaxedly in

    Preposition choice matters.

ヒント

Break it down

Relax + ed + ly.

Verb placement

Put it after the verb.

Mindfulness

Often used in wellness contexts.

Adverb check

Does it end in -ly?

Clear vowels

Focus on the 'a' sound.

Adjective vs Adverb

Don't use as adjective.

Root word

From Latin 'relaxare'.

Contextualize

Write a story.

Slow down

Practice the syllables.

Synonyms

Use 'calmly' if unsure.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Relax + ed + ly

視覚的連想

A person lounging in a hammock.

Word Web

calm peace leisure unhurried

チャレンジ

Use the word in 3 sentences today.

語源

Latin

元の意味: to loosen

文化的な背景

None.

Commonly used in casual and professional settings to describe demeanor.

Used in various self-help books on mindfulness.

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

at home

  • sitting relaxedly
  • reading relaxedly

work

  • working relaxedly
  • answering relaxedly

会話のきっかけ

"How do you sit relaxedly?"

"When do you feel most relaxed?"

"Do you work relaxedly?"

"Who acts most relaxedly?"

日記のテーマ

Describe a time you felt relaxed.

Write about a day you moved relaxedly.

Why is it hard to sit relaxedly?

How can you be more relaxed?

よくある質問

8 問

Yes, it is a standard adverb.

Add it after a verb.

No, use 'relaxed' instead.

Relaxingly means something causes you to relax.

It is moderately common.

Yes, it is acceptable.

No, adverbs do not have plurals.

It is neutral.

自分をテスト 5 問

fill blank A1

She sat ___ in the chair.

正解! おしい! 正解: relaxedly

Describes the manner of sitting.

multiple choice A2

Which word means 'in a calm way'?

正解! おしい! 正解: relaxedly

Matches the definition.

true false B1

Relaxedly is an adjective.

正解! おしい! 正解: 間違い

It is an adverb.

/ 5 correct

Perfect score!

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