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くつろぐ Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N2 Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
godan verb (-gu), intransitive verb
relax ; feel at home ; unwind
usually written using kana alone
Describes a state of physical and mental ease, often in a comfortable place or with familiar people. Implies letting one's guard down and being at ease.
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家いえ
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くつろい
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When I'm relaxing at a friend's house, I lose track of time.
Written forms くつろぐ Usage 84%
Usually written in kana; the kanji form 寛ぐ is rare and may not be recognized by many readers.
寛くつろ ぐ Usage 16%
Kanji form is uncommon; learners should prefer the kana spelling.
Kanji 寛 tolerant, leniency, generosity Similar words リラックスする A loanword from English 'relax', often used for deliberate relaxation or stress relief. くつろぐ has a warmer, more natural feeling of being at ease in a comfortable environment.
休やす む Means 'to rest' or 'take a break', focusing on stopping activity. くつろぐ emphasizes a pleasant, comfortable state rather than just resting.
Etymology The origin is uncertain, but it may be related to the classical verb くつろぶ (to be loose, to relax). The kanji 寛 means 'tolerant' or 'relaxed', fitting the meaning.
