Jiten beta

緩(ゆる)む
Rank #7,008

Meanings

  • Godan verb with 'mu' ending, intransitive verb
    1. to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope)
  • 2. to become less tense; to relax; to let one's guard down
  • 3. to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax
  • 4. to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression); (of ice) to partially melt
  • 5. to decrease (e.g. speed)
  • 6. (of a market price) to go down slightly

Readings

緩む
(82%)
ゆるむ
(12%)
弛む
(4%)
Appears in 1030 media