How to Say ‘A bit more relaxed’ in Japanese
もう少しゆっくり
mou sukoshi yukkuri
[moh sukoshi yook-koo-ree]
💬 Usage Tip: ゆっくり here doesn't mean slowly in speed. It means unhurried and relaxed, as in ゆっくりしてください "take your time, make yourself comfortable".
Phrase Breakdown
もう
mou
[moh]
more
Used to ask for an additional amount or degree. In a massage, it often means more pressure.
もう強くしてください。
Please make it stronger/more firm.
少し
sukoshi
[sukoshi]
a little; slightly
An adverb used to soften or limit the degree of a description.
この味は少しフルーティーです。
This taste is slightly fruity.
ゆっくり
yukkuri
[yook-koo-ree]
slowly; calmly; take it easy
Often used to tell someone to rest, move slowly, or relax without rushing.
今日はゆっくり休んで。
Rest slowly and calmly today.
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