- chirui chilled-out, relaxed, easygoing
Used in casual conversation among young people to describe a relaxed, low-key vibe or atmosphere.
このカフェはチルい雰囲気だね。
Kono kafe wa chirui fun'iki da ne.
This cafe has a chilled-out vibe.
週末は友達とチルい時間を過ごしたい。
Shūmatsu wa tomodachi to chirui jikan o sugoshitai.
I want to spend a relaxed time with friends on the weekend.
⚖️ Often confused with 'yuttari', but 'chirui' is more slangy and trendy, while 'yuttari' is standard and means 'at leisure'.
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