緩む

Meaning

1. v5mvi
   to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope)
2. v5mvi
   to become less tense; to relax; to let one's guard down
3. v5mvi
   to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax
4. v5mvi
   to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression); (of ice) to partially melt
5. v5mvi
   to decrease (e.g. speed)
6. v5mvi
   (of a market price) to go down slightly

Example sentences

• 普通ネジはね、のの字に回すと締まって、のの字の反対に回すと緩むんだよ。

  Normal screws when turned clockwise will tighten and when turned anti-clockwise will loosen.