synonym Comparative
のんびり
VS
和らぐ
Differences Between "のんびり" and "和らぐ"
Option A
のんびり
Meaning
carefree; leisurely; relaxed; at one's ease
Reading
のんびり (nonbiri)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
休日は家でのんびり過ごすのが好きです。
I like to spend my days off relaxing at home.
Option B
和らぐ
Meaning
to soften; to calm down; to be eased; to be relaxed
Reading
やわらぐ (yawaraku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
薬を飲んだら、痛みが少し和らいだ。
After taking the medicine, the pain eased a little.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(carefree; leisurely; relaxed; at one's ease)"?
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使い分け解説:
- のんびり: An adverb describing a state of being relaxed, unhurried, and without worry. Often used with verbs like 過ごす (sugosu - spend time), する (suru - do), 休む (yasumu - rest) to describe taking it easy.
- 和らぐ: Intransitive verb. Describes something (e.g., pain, tension, coldness, anger, sunlight) becoming softer, milder, or less intense. (痛み、緊張、寒さ、怒り、光などが、やわらかく、穏やかに、または弱くなる様子を表す自動詞です。)
- のんびり: An adverb describing a state of being relaxed, unhurried, and without worry. Often used with verbs like 過ごす (sugosu - spend time), する (suru - do), 休む (yasumu - rest) to describe taking it easy.
- 和らぐ: Intransitive verb. Describes something (e.g., pain, tension, coldness, anger, sunlight) becoming softer, milder, or less intense. (痛み、緊張、寒さ、怒り、光などが、やわらかく、穏やかに、または弱くなる様子を表す自動詞です。)
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