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緩和 (noun)

The reduction of the intensity or severity of something, such as rules, pain, or tension.

💬 Example

"政府は入国制限を緩和する方針を固めました。"

💡 Memory Tip

KAN (like a can) of WA (water) relaxes the situation. Imagine pouring soft water into a tight, dry system to loosen it u...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
軽減 緩衝 鎮静 和らげる 免除
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 緩和 for physical relaxation. → くつろぐ or リラックスする

Using 緩和 to mean 'solve a problem.' → 解決する

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