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緩
loose · slack · lenient · relax
N1On: かんKun: ゆるい、ゆるむ、ゆるめる、ゆるやか
Memory Aid
Imagine a thread (糸) that's been tied with a loose knot, and now it's slowly stretching out (the right side's shape implies a slow, gradual release).
Vocabulary
緩いゆるいloose, slack
緩むゆるむto loosen, slacken
緩めるゆるめるto loosen, relax
緩和かんわmitigation, alleviation
緩やかゆるやかgentle, slow, lenient
Example Sentences
この靴は少し緩いです。
These shoes are a little loose.
ネクタイを緩めて、リラックスした。
I loosened my tie and relaxed.
その坂は緩やかで、自転車で上りやすい。
That slope is gentle and easy to go up by bicycle.
政府は規制緩和を進めている。
The government is promoting deregulation.