Pronunciation of 'リラックス'
The word 'リラックス' (rirakkusu) originates from the English word 'relax' and is used in Japanese to mean the same: to unwind, rest, or feel at ease. It is pronounced as 'ree-rahk-koo-soo' in Japanese.
Word Origin
The word 'リラックス' is a loanword in Japanese derived from the English word 'relax'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
To become less tense or anxious; to rest or unwind.
Pronounced as 'ree-laks', with stress on the second syllable. 'Ree' as in 'read', 'laks' as in 'lax'.
日本語
英語の「relax」に由来し、緊張を解きほぐし、リラックスすることを意味します。
「リラックス」は「り（ɾi）」「らっ（ɾaʔ）」「くす（kɯsɯ）」と発音します。「り」は軽く巻き舌で、「らっ」は促音（小さい「っ」）を挟み、「くす」は柔らかく発音します。