Japanese Conversation · Level 12
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Japanese word
マイペース
Pronunciation
Romajimaipēsu
Meaning
- na-adjectiveat one's own pace
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes maintaining one's own rhythm and speed instead of adjusting to the pace set by others.
Common phrases
マイペースな人ma i pē su na hito
a person who does things at their own pace
マイペースで進むma i pē su de susu mu
proceed at one's own pace
マイペースに進めるma i pē su ni susu me ru
do something at one's own pace
Similar words
気ままkimama: Describes acting freely according to personal wishes without being bound by others.
のんびりnonbiri: Describes a relaxed manner that is unhurried and free from pressure.
自分勝手jibunkatte: Describes acting according to personal wishes without considering other people's needs.
Definition in Japanese
周囲に合わせず、自分に合った速さや調子で物事を進めるさま。shū i ni a wa se zu ji bun ni a tta haya sa ya chō shi de mono goto o susu me ru sa ma
Word origin
マイペース (maipēsu) is a Japanese-made compound modeled on English my and pace, with the sense of doing things at one's own pace.
Usage tips
- 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.
Related words
- マイペース化maipēsukaself-pacingnoun