ゆるむ
N1弛む
緩む
[yurumu]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'mu' ending; intransitive verb
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope)
2.Godan verb with 'mu' ending; intransitive verb
to become less tense; to relax; to let one's guard down
3.Godan verb with 'mu' ending; intransitive verb
to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax
4.Godan verb with 'mu' ending; intransitive verb
to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression); (of ice) to partially melt
5.Godan verb with 'mu' ending; intransitive verb
to decrease (e.g. speed)
6.Godan verb with 'mu' ending; intransitive verb
(of a market price) to go down slightly
Other Readings
「弛む」 has another reading with different meanings.
Example Sentences
長年使っていて紐が弛んできました。
After years of use, the string has loosened.
警戒心が弛んだ隙を突かれてしまいました。
I was caught off guard when my vigilance loosened.
長年使っていたベルトのバックルが弛んだ。
The buckle of the belt that had been used for years became loose.