JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
緩 — slacken
- Reading
- カン・ゆる.い・ゆる.やか・ゆる.む・ゆる.める
- Meaning
- slacken; loosen; relax; lessen; be moderate; ease
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
緩 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is カン・ゆる.い・ゆる.やか・ゆる.む・ゆる.める and it means slacken; loosen; relax; lessen; be moderate; ease. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
緩 appears in everyday japanese words such as 緩む (to become loose), 緩和 (relief) and 緩い (loose).
Japanese words containing 緩
Frequently asked questions
What does 緩 mean in Japanese?
緩 means slacken; loosen; relax; lessen; be moderate; ease in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 緩 read?
緩 is read カン・ゆる.い・ゆる.やか・ゆる.む・ゆる.める. Reading it inside real words — 緩む and 緩和 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 緩 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 緩 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 緩 in a word?
A common word containing 緩 is 緩む (ゆるむ) — "to become loose". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 緩 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 緩 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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