Pronunciation of 'リラックス'
The word 'リラックス' (rirakkusu) originates from Japanese and is derived from the English word 'relax.' It is used in Japanese to mean relaxation or the act of relaxing.
Word Origin
The word 'リラックス' originates from English ('relax') and has been adapted into Japanese katakana script.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
To make or become less tense or anxious; to rest or unwind.
Pronounced as ‘ri-LAX,’ with stress on the second syllable. ‘Ri’ as in ‘rip,’ and ‘lax’ as in ‘relax.’
日本語
英語の「relax」から派生した言葉で、リラックスすること、またはその状態を指します。
「リラックス」は「ri-ra-kku-su」と発音します。「リ」は「ri」、「ラ」は「ra」、「ック」は短く「kku」、「ス」は「su」とそれぞれはっきり発音します。