チル
Chiru
ちる
Taken directly from the English word 'chill.' Used as 'chiru suru' (to chill / hang out doing nothing) and 'chirui' (chill vibes / relaxed atmosphere). Think sipping coffee at a cafe, listening to lo-fi beats, or just doing absolutely nothing on purpose. Spread mainly among Gen Z in the 2020s. Also works as an adjective: 'chirui kyoku' (a chill song), 'chiru na kuukan' (a chill space). Unlike the English usage, it rarely means 'to calm down after being upset' — it's almost always about intentional, pleasant relaxation.
Examples
今日はカフェでチルしてた
I was just chilling at a cafe today.
Telling a friend how you spent your day off
この曲チルくていいよね
This song is so chill — love it.
Listening to music together
週末はチルしたいから予定入れたくない
I wanna chill this weekend, so no plans please.
チルい雰囲気のバー見つけた
Found a bar with really chill vibes.