まったり
Mattari
The Japanese word for chilling is まったり (Mattari).
Meaning: causing mild fear (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
Mattari
Did you know?
- The word まったり can also describe the texture of food, specifically the rich, creamy or thick consistency of things like cheese or avocado.
- In modern Japanese internet slang, まったり is often used to describe a low-stress way of playing video games without competing intensely.
- In Japanese, まったり often evokes the sensation of a thick, slow-moving liquid like honey or heavy cream.
Examples in context
- 今週は何もせずに リラックスする つもり。I plan to relax and chill without doing anything this week.
- 今日は何もしないでただ 休もう と思う。I think I'll just take a break and chill today without doing anything.
Example conversation
Two friends are exploring an old abandoned house.
- 大翔 Hirotoここ、なんだかまったりした感じがしないか？koko, nandaka mattari shita kanji ga shinai ka?Doesn't it feel kind of chilling in here?
- 陽葵 Himariうん、大翔。私も少し鳥肌が立ってきたよ。un, Hiroto. watashi mo sukoshi torihada ga tatte kita yo.Yeah, Hiroto. I'm starting to get goosebumps too.
- 大翔 Hirotoやっぱり、この静けさはまったりしてて不気味だね。yappari, kono shizukesa wa mattari shite te bukimi da ne.I knew it, this chilling silence is eerie.
- 陽葵 Himari陽葵はもう帰りたい気分だよ。Hime wa mō kaeritai kibun da yo.Hime feels like going home already.
