noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', adverb
somewhat loose; slightly slack
Describes something that is a little loose, not tight. Often used as a no-adjective or adverb. It is usually written in kana.
このネジはゆるめだ。
This screw is somewhat loose.
靴ひもをゆるめに結ぶ。
I tie my shoelaces loosely.
Derived from the adjective ゆるい (loose) with the suffix め, which indicates a moderate degree or tendency. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.