ローファイ
rōfai
lofi in Japanese is ローファイ (rōfai).
The term refers to a style of music characterized by low fidelity sound quality and a relaxed, atmospheric mood.
How do you pronounce it?
rōfai
Did you know?
- Despite the English origin of ローファイ, Japan has a deep history of 'environmental music' called 環境音楽 ('kankyō ongaku') from the 1980s that heavily influenced the modern lofi aesthetic.
- Japanese fans of ローファイ often use the word チルい ('chirui'), which turns the English 'chill' into a native Japanese adjective by adding the suffix い.
- The concept of まったり ('mattari') used in lofi culture originally described the slow and relaxed movement of a heavy fabric or a thick liquid.
Examples in context
- ローファイは、アーティストによって作られた音楽のジャンルのひとつです。Lofi is one of the genres of music created by artists.
- 最近、ローファイの音楽ばかり聞いているよ。Lately, I've been only listening to lofi music.
- この曲はダウンテンポでリラックスできるよね。This song has a downtempo vibe and is really relaxing, right?
- このローファイな曲、すごく落ち着くね。Kono rōfai na kyoku, sugoku ochitsuku ne.This lofi song is really relaxing.
- 勉強中にローファイを聴いています。Benkyō-chū ni rōfai o kiite imasu.I am listening to lofi while studying.
- 彼はローファイの音楽が好きです。Kare wa rōfai no ongaku ga suki desu.He likes lofi music.
Example conversation
Hiroto and Himari are talking about music in a cafe.
- 大翔 Hiroto陽葵、今何を聴いているの？Himari, ima nani o kiite iru no?Himari, what are you listening to right now?
- 陽葵 Himariリラックスしたくて、ローファイを聴いています。rirakkusu shitakute, rōfai o kiite imasu.I'm listening to lofi because I want to relax.
- 大翔 Hirotoいい曲だね。おすすめを教えてよ。ii kyoku da ne. osusume o oshiete yo.It's a good song. Tell me some recommendations.
- 陽葵 Himariいいよ。あとでプレイリストを送るね。ii yo. ato de pureirisu to o okuru ne.Sure. I'll send you the playlist later.
