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緩和
kanwa
Description
「緩和」は、きびしいものや強いものを、やわらかく楽にすることです。
"緩和" means to soften or ease something severe or strong.
ルールや痛み、緊張などをやわらげるときに使う、少しかたい言葉です。
It is a somewhat formal word used when easing rules, pain, tension, etc.
Meanings
緩和kanwa
easing; relief; relaxation of something strict or intense
新しい薬で痛みが緩和した。
The new medicine eased the pain.
緩和するkanwa suru
to ease; to relax; to relieve
政府は規制を緩和すると発表した。
The government announced it would relax regulations.
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Notes
- Etymology
緩 (loose/slow) + 和 (calm/soften), together meaning to loosen and soften.
- Nuance
Formal word common in news about policy, medicine, and tensions; not casual speech.
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