Yukkuri is a Japanese word for ‘slowly’, explained

What does “yukkuri” mean in Japanese?

Native speakers use yukkuri to mean ‘slowly’ in Japanese. Perhaps, some Japanese learners know this word as it is sometimes used in Japanese conversations. In this blog post, however, I will explain this word together with example sentences. My explanations would help Japanese learners understand yukkuri more clearly. Then, let’s get started!

Contents

• Definition and meaning of “yukkuri”
  • How to say “slowly” in Japanese
  • Another example of “yukkuri”
• Summary

Definition and meaning of “yukkuri”

Let me start with the definition and meaning of yukkuri.

• yukkuri – ゆっくり : an adverb meaning ‘slowly’ in Japanese.

Japanese native speakers use this adverb often to describe a slow move of something. So, the usage is similar to that of the English adverb, slowly, I think.

The definition and meaning are simple and clear. Then, let me explain how to use it through the example sentences below.

How to say “slowly” in Japanese

Below are the new words used in the example sentence.

• watashi – 私 (わたし) : a pronoun meaning ‘I’ in Japanese.
• wa – は : a binding particle working as a case marker or topic marker. In the example, this works after watashi to make the subject in the sentence.
• itsumo – いつも : an adverb of frequency meaning ‘always’ in Japanese. In the example, this works in the middle of the sentence to mean ‘always’ in Japanese.
• aruku – 歩く (あるく) : a verb meaning ‘to walk’ in Japanese.

This is a typical usage of yukkuri. In this example, it works to describe the slow move of the speaker.

Another example of “yukkuri”

Below are the new words used in the example sentence.

• kanojo – 彼女 (かのじょ) : a pronoun meaning ‘she’ in Japanese.
• to – と : a case particle often used after an adverb to say how someone does something. In the example, this is used after yukkuri to say how the speaker ate the meal.
• shokuji – 食事 (しょくじ) : a noun meaning a ‘meal’ in Japanese. This can also work as plural. Learn more about Japanese plural.
• wo – を : a case particle used to make the object word in a sentence. In the example, this is used after shokuji to make the object in the sentence.
• tabe – 食べ (たべ) : one conjugation of the verb, taberu, which means ‘to eat’ in Japanese. In the example, it has been conjugated for the better connection with its following word.
• ta – た : an auxiliary verb used after a verb, adjective, or auxiliary verb to make its past tense form. In the example, this is use after tabe to make its past tense form, tabe ta, which means ‘ate’ in Japanese.

This is another example of yukkuri. In this example, it works together with the case particle, to, to mean ‘slowly’ in Japanese. Native speakers often use this combination in daily conversations. It’s worth knowing, I think.

Summary

In this blog post, I’ve explained the definition and meaning of yukkuri and how to use it through the example sentences. Let me summarize them as follows.

• yukkuri – ゆっくり : an adverb meaning ‘slowly’ in Japanese. Japanese native speakers use this adverb often to describe a slow move of something. So, the usage is similar to that of the English adverb, slowly, I think.

Hope my explanations are understandable and helpful for Japanese learners.