ゆっくり行く

yukkuri iku

go slowly

今日はゆっくり行こう。

Let's go slowly today.

neutral

To move or travel at a relaxed, unhurried pace.

バスが遅れているから、ゆっくり行こう。

The bus is delayed, so let's go slowly.

ゆっくり行っても大丈夫ですよ。

It's okay to go slowly.

Often used to suggest taking one's time or not rushing.

Collocations

ゆっくり行くgo slowlyゆっくり歩くwalk slowlyゆっくり話すspeak slowly

Synonyms

のんびり行くゆったり行く

Antonyms

急いで行く速く行く

Related Phrases

ゆっくり休むphrase

rest slowly

ゆっくり待つphrase

wait patiently

Pro Tip

Casual vs. Formal

ゆっくり行く is informal. For formal contexts, use ゆっくりと行ってください (yukkuri to itte kudasai).

Gold Rule

Context Matters

The phrase can imply both physical movement (e.g., walking) and metaphorical progress (e.g., taking time to enjoy life).

Word Origin

ゆっくり (yukkuri) means 'slowly' or 'at ease' in Japanese, derived from the mimetic adverb ゆっくり. 行く (iku) means 'to go'. The phrase combines these to express moving at a relaxed pace.

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation to suggest a leisurely pace or to reassure someone that there's no need to hurry. It can also imply taking a scenic route or enjoying the journey.

Word Breakdown

ゆっくり

slowly, at ease

adverb

行く

to go

verb

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