緩
slacken · loosen · relax · lessen · be moderate · ease
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
thread + 爰
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and phonetic. Thread loosening.
Symbolism
Relax, slow, loose. Represents lack of tightness.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
緩衝地帯
かんしょうちたい
buffer zone; buffer zone
緊張緩和
きんちょうかんわ
easing of tensions; detente; thaw; easing of tensions
規制緩和
きせいかんわ
deregulation; removal (easing) of (official) restrictions; relaxation of regulations; deregulation
緩急自在
かんきゅうじざい
varying the tempo or speed (of something) at will; varying the tempo or speed (of something) at will
一旦緩急
いったんかんきゅう
(when) danger threatens; should an emergency occur; (when) danger threatens
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 緩 mean in Japanese?
緩 means slacken, loosen, relax, lessen, be moderate, ease.
How do you read 緩?
On'yomi: カン (KAN). Kun'yomi: ゆる.い、ゆる.やか、ゆる.む、ゆる.める (yurui, yuruyaka, yurumu, yurumeru).
How many strokes does 緩 have?
緩 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 緩 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 緩 (slacken, loosen, relax, lessen, be moderate, ease) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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