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Carefree with 呑気

呑気(のんき) is being carefree or careless. Relaxed and easygoing.

Dictionary Definition

性格や気分がのんびりとしていること。こせこせしないこと。

One's character and mood are in a relaxed manner. Not being anxious.

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Further Reading

  • Garrison, Jeff et al. Kodansha's Dictionary of Basic Japanese Idioms, Kodansha, 2002, p. 460

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