“Laid-back” in Japanese
Short answer
Laid-back in Japanese is “能天気” (noutenki). Full meaning: laid-back, carefree, easygoing, thoughtless, happy-go-lucky.
Other ways to say “Laid-back” in Japanese
まったり
mattari rich (taste), full-bodied (flavour, flavor), mellow; laid-back (lifestyle), relaxed, comfortable
能転気
noutenki laid-back, carefree, easygoing, thoughtless, happy-go-lucky
脳天気
noutenki laid-back, carefree, easygoing, thoughtless, happy-go-lucky
ノーテンキ
noutenki laid-back, carefree, easygoing, thoughtless, happy-go-lucky
マッタリ
mattari rich (taste), full-bodied (flavour, flavor), mellow; laid-back (lifestyle), relaxed, comfortable
サバサバ
sabasaba relieved, refreshed; frank, candid, easy-going, laid-back
また〜り
mataari rich (taste), full-bodied (flavour, flavor), mellow; laid-back (lifestyle), relaxed, comfortable
またーり
mataari rich (taste), full-bodied (flavour, flavor), mellow; laid-back (lifestyle), relaxed, comfortable
さばさば
sabasaba relieved, refreshed; frank, candid, easy-going, laid-back
さばさばっ
sabasaba relieved, refreshed; frank, candid, easy-going, laid-back
サバサバっ
sabasaba relieved, refreshed; frank, candid, easy-going, laid-back
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