How to Say ‘Please relax.’ in Japanese
ゆっくりしていてね。
ゆっくりしていてね。
💬 Usage Tip: Combination of [ゆっくり] and a gentle invitation.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere for guests.
Phrase Breakdown
ゆっくり
して
いてね
Word-by-Word Breakdown
ゆっくりゆっくり
[yukkuri]
slowly
Describes an action done leisurely or without haste.
時間があるから、ゆっくり。
There's time, so take it slow.
しし
[shi]
do
The root verb meaning to perform an action.
宿題をして。
Do your homework.
てて
[te]
and
A particle that connects verbs or clauses indicating a sequence of actions.
待って、聞いて。
Wait and listen.
いい
[i]
be
The root verb indicating existence or presence.
彼はいる。
He is there.
てて
[te]
and
A particle that connects verbs or clauses indicating a sequence of actions.
待って、聞いて。
Wait and listen.
ねね
[ne]
confirmation
Often used rhetorically to seek agreement or add emphasis.
素晴らしいですね。
It's great, isn't it?
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