JLPT N1 Advanced
緩やか
Gentle, gradual, or lenient; used for slopes, pace, or rules.
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緩やかな na-adjective form
緩やかに adverbial form
1 Na-adjective
Gentle" / "Slow
Describes physical inclines, curves, or movements that proceed gently without steep angles or sudden changes in speed.
Example
川 の 流れ が 緩やか な 場所 で 遊び ましょう 。
Let's play where the river current is gentle.
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2 Na-adjective
Lenient" / "Lax
Refers to rules, restrictions, or standards that are applied with flexibility rather than rigidity or severity.
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