ゆっくりください

yukkuri kudasai
phrase★Beginner
◆ What It Really Means
Encouragement to relax or not rush
Literal Meaning
Please slowly
Literal Breakdown
ゆっくりslowly+くださいplease
◇ Mental Image
A calm and patient demeanor
◈ When to Use
A teacher telling students to take their time on a test.
◉ Cultural Note
Japanese culture values patience and politeness, making this phrase common in various contexts.
informal

Please take your time; go slowly

ゆっくりください。

Please take your time.

ゆっくりください。時間はたっぷりあります。

Take your time. We have plenty of time.

💡

Used to politely ask someone to slow down or not rush.

Collocations

ゆっくりしてくださいPlease relaxゆっくりやってくださいPlease do it slowly

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

ゆっくりしてくださいphrase
Please relax

💡Pro Tip

Politeness Level

This phrase is polite but can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

⚡Gold Rule

Usage Context

Use this phrase when you want to encourage someone to take their time or not rush.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 'ゆっくり' (slowly) and 'ください' (please)

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in customer service, teaching, or when giving instructions to ensure someone doesn't rush.

Word Breakdown

ゆっくり
slowly
adverb
+
ください
please
verb
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