What does “ごゆるりと” mean?

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What does this mean:「まあ、ごゆるりと」?

What context is this phrase in? If you had to try to translate this, how would you approach it? — user11589, Apr 10 '16 at 23:09

score 3 · Answer 1 · edited Apr 11 '16 at 02:15

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Apparently it's a somewhat old-fashioned way of saying "relax/take it easy/etc". A more modern equivalent would be ごゆっくり.

edited Apr 11 '16 at 02:15

answered Apr 11 '16 at 00:01

kuchitsu

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score 3 · Accepted Answer · edited Jun 17 '20 at 08:18

“まあ” is an interjection, implying “Well, Please.”

“ごゆるりと” is a polite, but a bit oldish expression for “ゆっくりと – slowly,” meaning “Take as much time as you wish,” hence “relax,” “take it easy,” “behave as freely as you can.”

“ごゆるりと” can be used in such a way as:

“どうぞ、ごゆるりとお過ごしください” – Please take it easy (Make yourself at home, or Stay here as long as you like)

"ごゆるりとお行き遊ばせ - Please go slowly,”

either in an elegant, but antiquated way.

What does “ごゆるりと” mean?

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