English–Japanese

“at one's own pace” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimaipēsu

Example

彼はマイペースです。kare wa ma i pē su de su

He does things at his own pace.

Illustration for マイペース (at one's own pace)

How to say “at one's own pace” in Japanese

“At one's own pace” in Japanese is マイペース (maipēsu).

Describes maintaining one's own rhythm and speed instead of adjusting to the pace set by others.

Full entry for マイペース: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with マイペース

周囲を気にせず、マイペースに勉強を続けています。shū i o ki ni se zu ma i pē su ni ben kyō o tsuzu ke te i ma su

I continue studying at my own pace without worrying about those around me.

Tips for using マイペース

  • The English phrase at one's own pace usually describes how an action is done, while マイペース (maipēsu) can also describe a person who keeps an independent rhythm.

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