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How to Say ‘Please relax.’ in Japanese

ゆっくりしていてね。

yukkuri shi te i te ne

[yukkuri shi te i te ne]

💬 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

yukkuri

[yukkuri]

slowly

Describes an action done leisurely or without haste.

Example

時間があるから、ゆっくり。

There's time, so take it slow.

して

shi te

Words in this phrase

shi

[shi]

do

The root verb meaning to perform an action.

Example

宿題をして。

Do your homework.

te

[te]

and

A particle that connects verbs or clauses indicating a sequence of actions.

Example

待って、聞いて。

Wait and listen.

いてね

i te ne

Words in this phrase

i

[i]

be

The root verb indicating existence or presence.

Example

彼はいる。

He is there.

te

[te]

and

A particle that connects verbs or clauses indicating a sequence of actions.

Example

待って、聞いて。

Wait and listen.

ne

[ne]

confirmation

Often used rhetorically to seek agreement or add emphasis.

Example

素晴らしいですね。

It's great, isn't it?

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