Yukimoji - Learn Japanese

VocabJLPT N2

(slowly and) carefully

AdverbTo-Adverb

Definitions

1. (slowly and) carefully
2. without haste

This adverb means "carefully," "thoroughly," or "taking one's time" without rushing. It is used to encourage a slow, deliberate approach to something, such as thinking something over or simmering food slowly.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I took some time to carefully reflect on what went wrong.

Sentence 2

I sat by the window and slowly savored my coffee.

Sentence 3

Rather than jumping to conclusions, why don't we take our time and talk it through?

Sentence 4

I'm going to carefully analyze the market data before investing.

Sentence 5

Our policy is to take time teaching new hires the fundamentals properly.