nou-nou
Living carefree and unbothered in a situation where concern is expected. A negative nuance of being irresponsibly relaxed.
💡Used critically when someone is relaxed while others suffer, or when living comfortably without earned merit.
彼は問題を起こしておきながら、のうのうと暮らしている。
He caused the problem yet continues to live nonchalantly without a care.
The politician was ___ enjoying his vacation while the crisis continued.
危機が続く中、政治家は___と休暇を楽しんでいた。