Japanese

ゆるむ
Meaning: to loosen; to slacken
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

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

Handwriting

緩
む

Example sentences

Since my shoelaces were loose, I tied them once more.
長い休暇で、すっかり心のたがが緩んでしまった。
With the long vacation, the 'hoop of my heart' has completely loosened (I've lost my discipline).
彼は緩んだネクタイを締め直した。
He retightened his loosened tie.

Usage Notes

Used for physical objects becoming loose, as well as for relaxation of tension or rules.

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