Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Casual"

The meaning of "Casual" in various phrases and sentences

Q: What does casual mean?
A: Casual is the opposite of formal. Or not serious.
Like in clothes for example.
At work we have casual Fridays. We can wear jeans and t-shirts instead of dress clothes.
My friend and I had a casual conversation about the weather.
She is not really my girlfriend. We simply have a casual friendship.
Q: What does casual mean?
A: Opposite of formal, eg. casual clothes would be jeans and a t-shirt
Q: What does casual mean?
A: Informal. You can describe text, personality and more with the phrase "casual".
Q: What does casual mean?
A: Casual is the opposite of formal. Casual means that something is relaxed, friendly, or comfortable. The word casual can be used to describe many different things like clothing or a social event. We usually identify formal (the opposite or casual) as being stiff, reserved, or something that requires 'ceremony'.
Q: What does Really casual, ... mean?
A: In this sense "really" means "very".

"Casual" means "relaxed" or "informal".

So, "really casual" means "very relaxed" or "very informal".

"Her attitude was really casual."

"He was dressed in a really casual way."

Example sentences using "Casual"

Q: Please show me example sentences with casual .
A: Unlike my friend who's more outgoing, I can't keep casual conversations with strangers as easily.

Despite it being the workplace, our boss is okay with us wearing casual clothes in the office.

Don't worry about formalities, you can keep it casual around me.
Q: Please show me example sentences with casual and casually .
A: "She casually replied to the question"
"Quick!! act casual"
"You're dressed very casual/casually today" (both can be used here)
"Some language is casual while other is more formal"

Hope these helped :)
Q: Please show me example sentences with casual .
A: "An ant is easily recognized both by the casual observer and by the student of insects."

"She tried to cover her confusion with a wry smile and a casual question."

"You look nice – casual, but professional."
Q: Please show me example sentences with casual.
A: "Just dress casual" or "Come in casual"

Synonyms of "Casual" and their differences

Q: What is the difference between casual and formal ?
A: Formal speech is sort of how you would use honorifics in Japanese. I think it is called "Keigo/敬語."

So you would not not use Keigo/
敬語 with your friends or younger siblings.

Casual is not the same as "slang." Slang is a type of language or words used.

Japanese examples of slang from Google:
•ダサい
•ウザい
•やばい

I don't think you would use those slang words when talking to your manager, teacher, or a grandparent. Right? 😂
Q: What is the difference between casual and informal ?
A: Both are pretty similar.

It was a casual day today.
It was a pretty informal meeting.
That person wears a lot of casual stuff.
That person was dressed pretty informal.

With informal, it usually implies that the person being informal is doing so in a situation where they shouldn't.

With casual, the person is in a setting where it is normal.
Q: What is the difference between casual and informal ?
A: Casual = not formal = informal

I wear casual clothes in my free time.

Informal dress
Informal atmosphere
Informal expression
Q: What is the difference between "casual" and "informal" ?
A: Casual means not formal. Informal also means not formal, but can also be seen it being not formal when you are supposed to be formal.

EX: "He showed up to school wearing very casual sweatpants." "You are very informal to your boss."
Q: What is the difference between casual and informal ?
A: no difference between casual and informal.

Translations of "Casual"

Q: How do you say this in English (UK)? 今週もお仕事頑張ったね(casual)
A: you have worked hard on this week as well
Q: How do you say this in English (US)? このりんご、たべてもいい?(casual)
A: Can I eat this apple?
Is it ok/cool if I eat this apple?
Q: How do you say this in English (US)? 最近どう?(casual)
A: Let me correct, “how‘ve you been?”
Q: How do you say this in English (US)? ちょっと休もう(casual)
A: Let's take a break.
Q: How do you say this in English (US)? ちょっと待って(casual )
A: Wait a minute

Other questions about "Casual"

Q: Please show me how to pronounce casual.
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Q: casual Does this sound natural?
A: It sounds natural! Here is how I say it.
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Q: casual Does this sound natural?
A: It actually sounds like you are saying cajole. Try emphasizing the s.

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