緩める
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 緩める
1
to loosen; to slacken
Examples
その規則は最近緩められた。
The rules were recently relaxed.
2
to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relieve (tension)
3
to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions); to loosen (control)
4
to reduce (speed); to slow down; to ease up
5
to make more gradual (of a slope)
Kanji in this Word
緩
15 strokes
Frequency: 933
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
slacken
loosen
relax
lessen
be moderate
ease
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ゆる.い
ゆる.やか
ゆる.む
ゆる.める
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ひろ
弛
6 strokes
Frequency: 2497
Grade 9
Meanings
slacken
relax
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チ
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たる.む
たる.める
たゆ.む
ゆる.む
ゆる.み
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