緩
Kanji · N1
緩 / slacken
Kanji for slacken, loosen, or relax.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | カン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ゆる.い、ゆる.やか、ゆる.む、ゆる.める | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
緩 carries the meaning slacken, loosen, or relax.
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Common compounds with 緩
緩慢かんまんslow / sluggish / dull
緩めるゆるめるto loosen / to slacken
緩いゆるいloose
緩むゆるむto become loose / to slacken
緩やかゆるやかloose / slack
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