Japanese Word · Intermediate
悠々自適
the quality of being able to live in a carefree way
Pronunciation: [jɯ̟ːjɯ̟ː d͡ʑite̞kʲi]
Meaning
the quality of being able to live in a carefree way
Example
緋村剣心は悠々自適に旅をする放浪の剣客〝流浪人〟只今 当道場に滞在中
Himura Kenshin is a “Rurōni”, or a wandering swordsroamer, who was on his aimless journey. He’s currently staying in my dojo.
Practice tips
- Practice 悠々自適 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.