English–Japanese
“carefree” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajinonki
Example
彼はいつものんきです。kare wa i tsu mo no n ki de su
He is always carefree.
How to say “carefree” in Japanese
“Carefree” in Japanese is のんき (nonki).
Describes a relaxed attitude that stays free from worry, sometimes to the point of seeming unconcerned about what needs attention.
Example sentences with のんき
締め切りが近いのに、彼はのんきな顔でお茶を飲んでいます。shi me ki ri ga chika i no ni kare wa no n ki na kao de o cha o no n de i ma su
Even with the deadline approaching, he is drinking tea with a carefree expression.
Tips for using のんき
- のんき (nonki) can sound approving when it describes a relaxed person, but it can also criticize someone who ignores an urgent situation.