普段の
fudan no
The English word 'casual' can be translated into Japanese in several ways depending on the context. If unsure, use 普段の (fudan no). Wiktionary also lists 楽な (raku na) and カジュアルな (kajuaru na).
Meaning: informal, relaxed (adj)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 普段の | fudan no |
| 楽な | raku na |
| カジュアルな | kajuaru na |
When discussing 'casual wear' as a category of everyday clothing, it is often more natural to use the compound noun 普段着 rather than using a loanword.
Which one should you use?
Use 楽な (raku na) to describe something that is physically comfortable or easygoing, such as 'comfortable clothes' or a 'relaxed atmosphere'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form カジュアルな (kajuaru na) functions as a na-adjective, which means it requires the particle な (na) to modify a noun directly.
How do you pronounce it?
fudan no
Did you know?
- If you want to describe a 'casual' or 'laid-back' vibe in a place like a cafe, Japanese speakers often use the word ゆるい (yurui). While it literally means 'loose', it is the go-to slang for anything that feels relaxed or low-pressure.
- The word 楽な (raku na) can be a double-edged sword when describing work. While it means 'comfortable', calling a task 楽な can imply it is 'too easy' or requires 'insufficient effort', which may sound disrespectful to a colleague.
- A 'casual' conversation is often described as 気楽な (kiraku na), where the character 気 (ki) refers to one's spirit or mood.
Examples in context
- カジュアルな会話のフランス語が習いたいよ。だって、一番使うでしょ。I want to learn French for casual conversation, since it's what I do most.Tatoeba #10561538 by small_snow, translation #10561464 by DJ_Saidez
- 彼とはのんびりと話せる。I can have a casual chat with him.
- 普段の服で来てください。fudan no fuku de kite kudasai.Please come in your usual clothes.
Example conversation
Hiroto and Himari are discussing what to wear to a party.
- 大翔 Hirotoパーティーの服装はどうする？paatii no fukusou wa dou suru?What are you wearing to the party?
- 陽葵 Himari普段の服でいいと思うよ。fudan no fuku de ii to omou yo.I think casual clothes are fine.
- 大翔 Hiroto本当にカジュアルで大丈夫かな？hontou ni kashuaru de daijoubu kana?Are you sure it's okay to be casual?
- 陽葵 Himariうん、大翔も楽な格好で来てね。un, Hiroto mo raku na kakkou de kite ne.Yeah, you should wear something relaxed too, Hiroto.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “casual” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
