Translation and Meaning of: 緩い - yurui

The Japanese word 「緩い」, read as "yurui", is a versatile expression in the Japanese language, widely used in various contexts to convey the idea of something that is loose, slack, or relaxed. It is composed of the kanji 「緩」, which is associated with relaxation or loosening. Etymologically, the kanji 「緩」 includes the radical 「糸」 which means "string" or "cord", suggesting the image of something that is not tight or stretched, but rather loose.

When it comes to uses in the Japanese language, 「緩い」 can be applied in various situations. For example, it can describe clothing that is loose and does not fit snugly to the body. In a more abstract context, the same word could be used to describe rules or regulations that are not strict but rather flexible. Furthermore, in terms of personal characteristics, someone who is described as 「緩い」 may be seen as laid-back or easygoing.

Moreover, 「緩い」 is often used in conjunction with other terms to form compositions that expand its application. For example, 「緩やか」 (yuruyaka) is an adjective that means gentle or mild, typically used to describe a gentle slope of a hill or a flow of water that runs calmly and controlled. In this way, the expression not only deals with material objects but also encapsulates emotions and atmospheres, reflecting the richness and depth of the Japanese language.

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Synonyms and similar words

• ゆるい (yurui) - Loose, relaxed
• のろい (noroi) - Slow, sluggish
• だらだらした (daradara shita) - Inert, without energy
• たるんだ (tarunda) - Flaccid, loose
• ゆるんだ (yurunda) - Loose, relaxed
• 緩んだ (yurunda) - Loose, slack (alternative form)
• 緩やかな (yuruyakana) - Smooth, moderate
• 緩めの (yurume no) - Slightly loose, slack

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緩い

Romaji: yurui
Kana: ゆるい
Type: adjective
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Translation / Meaning: loose; bland; slow

Meaning in English: loose;lenient;slow

Definition: A state in which things are done slowly and not strictly.

Example Sentences - (緩い) yurui

See below some example sentences:

このズボンは緩いです。

Kono zubon wa yurui desu

These pants are baggy.

These pants are loose.

• この - demonstrative that indicates proximity, equivalent to "this"
• ズボン - Japanese word meaning "pants"
• は - particle that marks the theme of the sentence
• 緩い - adjective meaning "loose", "loose"
• です - linking verb that indicates the state or condition of the subject