Vocabulary
What does 緩む (ゆるむ, yurumu) mean?
緩む (ゆるむ, yurumu) means to loosen, to slacken; to ease up.
| Reading | ゆるむ |
|---|---|
| Romaji | yurumu |
| Part of speech | godan verb, intransitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
緩むゆるむ
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonyurumu
to loosen, to slacken; to ease up
- 1godan verb · intransitive to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope)
- 2godan verb · intransitive to become less tense; to relax; to let one's guard down
- 3godan verb · intransitive to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax
- 4godan verb · intransitive to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression); (of ice) to partially melt
- 5godan verb · intransitive to decrease (e.g. speed)
Example sentences
試験が終わって気持ちが緩んだ。
Once the exam was over, I felt myself relax.
ネジが緩んで椅子ががたついている。
The screw came loose, making the chair wobbly.