緩む
Reading: ゆるむ
Meaning: to become loose, to slacken
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Example Sentence
靴 の 紐 が 緩む
The shoelaces become loose.
Usage Notes
Describes something becoming loose or relaxed. Can be used both literally and figuratively.
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