godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
Physical loosening: a rope, screw, belt, or knot loses tightness.
靴ひもが緩んでいたので、結び直した。
My shoelace had come loose, so I retied it.
ネジが緩んで、机
The screw has loosened and the desk wobbles.
godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
relax; become less tense; let one's guard down
Mental or physical tension eases; a person relaxes, a face softens, or vigilance drops.
試験が終わって、気持ちが緩んだ。
After the exam, I felt relieved and my tension eased.
彼の表情が少し緩んだ。
His expression relaxed a little.
godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
become lax; slacken (discipline, supervision)
Used for abstract things like discipline, supervision, or coldness becoming less strict or intense.
最近、会社の規律が緩んでいる。
Lately, discipline in the company has been slackening.
寒さが少し緩んだ。
The cold has eased up a bit.
godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
soften; partially melt
Ground becomes softer, ice partially melts, or a facial expression softens.
春になって、地面が緩んできた。
With spring, the ground has started to soften.
冷凍庫の氷が少し緩んでいる。
The ice in the freezer is partially melting.
godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
Speed or pace slows down; often used for vehicles or work tempo.
カーブの手前で車のスピードが緩んだ。
The car's speed decreased before the curve.
godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
go down slightly (market price)
Financial context: a market price or rate eases downward a little.
今日の株式市場は、全体的に値が緩んでいる。
In today's stock market, prices are generally easing downward.