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η·©
Loosen, Relax, Slow
γγ (γ), γγ (γγ), γγ (γ), γγ (γγ)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Road signs in Japan often display the word εΎθ‘ or ask drivers to speed down on η·©γγγͺγ«γΌγ ('gentle curves'). The kanji η·© is also used to describe relaxed rules or gradual slopes.
Memory Trick
Imagine loosening a tight rope until it hangs freely. That relaxed rope helps you remember η·© means 'to loosen.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ«γ³ (kan)
Kunyomi: γγ (γ), γγ (γγ), γγ (γ), γγ (γγ)
Example Words
η·©γ
γγγ (yurui)
Loose
η·©γγ
γγγγ (yurumeru)
To loosen
η·©γ
γγγ (yurumu)
To loosen
η·©γγ
γγγγ (yuruyaka)
Gentle, Gradual
Example Sentence
γγ―γΏγ€ γ ε°γ η·©γγΎγγγ
γγ―γΏγ€ γ γγγ γγγγΎγγγ
nekutai o sukoshi yurumemashita
I loosened my necktie a little.