Japanese

なごむ
Meaning: to soften; to calm down; to be relaxed
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 和む 和まない
Polite 和みます 和みません
Past 和んだ 和まなかった
Polite + Past 和みました 和みませんでした
Te-form 和んで 和まなくて
Potential 和める 和めない
Passive 和まれる 和まれない
Causative 和ませる 和ませない
Causative + Passive 和まされる 和まされない
Imperative 和め 和むな

Handwriting

和
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Example sentences

The atmosphere in the room softened with her smile.
彼の素朴な人柄は、周囲の人を和ませる。
His simple personality puts those around him at ease.
子供たちが無心に遊んでいる姿を見て、心が和んだ。
Watching the children playing innocently, my heart was at ease.
彼女の温柔敦厚な人柄は、周囲の人々をいつも和ませている。
Her gentle and sincere personality always puts the people around her at ease.

Usage Notes

Used when a tense situation becomes relaxed or when one's feelings become gentle and calm.

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