リラックスできる
rirakkusu dekiru
The Japanese phrase for "relaxing" is リラックスできる (rirakkusu dekiru).
リラックスできる is used to describe environments, music or activities that facilitate a state of relaxation.
Meaning: allowing one to relax (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the loanword リラックス (relax) and the potential verb できる (can do or be able to), literally meaning "can relax."
Which one should you use?
While リラックスできる describes the ability to relax, other terms like yasuragi (peace/tranquility) or ochitsuku (calm/settled) are often used to describe the inherent quality of a relaxing atmosphere.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because it uses the dictionary form of the potential verb, it functions as an adjective meaning "can relax" or "is relaxing" when modifying a noun.
How do you pronounce it?
rirakkusu dekiru
Did you know?
- You might hear the term iyashi (healing) used to describe things that are profoundly relaxing, such as a forest or a soft melody, suggesting that relaxation is a form of emotional recovery.
- The concept of shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) is a culturally specific way to describe the profound relaxation gained from immersing oneself in nature.
- While リラックスできる is used for general relaxation, Japanese has a specific word kutsurogu for the feeling of being physically at ease in one's own home or a comfortable space.
Examples in context
- すごくリラックスできる場所ですよ。It's a very relaxing place.This sentence is useful for describing a place as relaxing.Tatoeba #11928931 by small_snow, translation #10092683 by ddnktr
- 私の部屋は、好きな音楽を聴きながらリラックスできる、落ち着いた空間だ。My room is a calm, relaxing place where I can listen to my favorite music.This sentence is useful for describing a room as a calm and relaxing space.Tatoeba #13060923 by Gardenia, translation #13063977 by DJ_Saidez
- 私は旅行先で安堵感を得ることができます。I can experience a sense of relief and tranquility when traveling.
- 休みの日にまったりして過ごすのが好きです。I enjoy spending my days off in a relaxed and laid-back manner.
- この温泉はとてもリラックスできる。Kono onsen wa totemo rirakusu dekiru.This hot spring is very relaxing.
Example conversation
Yui and Yota are talking about a hot spring trip.
- 結衣 Yui温泉はリラックスできるからいいよね。Onsen wa rirakkusu dekiru kara ii yo ne.Hot springs are great because they are relaxing.
- 陽太 Yotaそうだね。心から休める気がするよ。Sou da ne. Kokoro kara yasumeru ki ga suru yo.I agree. I feel like I can truly rest.
- 結衣 Yui陽太くんも一緒に行きたい？Youta-kun mo issho ni ikitai?Yota, do you want to go with me?
- 陽太 Yotaぜひ行きたい！楽しみだな。Zehi ikitai! Tanoshimi da na.I'd love to! I'm looking forward to it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
