JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
緩い
Loose, gentle, or lenient.
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Other forms
緩くない negative
緩かった past
緩く adverbial form
1 I-adjective
Loose
Indicates a lack of tension, firmness, or tightness in physical objects such as clothing, screws, or knots.
Example
この ズボン は ウエスト が 緩い です 。
These pants are loose around the waist.
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2 I-adjective
Gentle
Describes angles, inclines, or movements that proceed gradually without sharp changes or speed.
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3 I-adjective
Lenient
Refers to a lack of severity or strictness regarding rules, supervision, or personal character.
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