緩む

ゆるむ

to become loose, to slacken (e.g. rope)

JLPT N1

Details

Part of Speech:
Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Intransitive verb
Romaji:
yurumu

Example Sentences

長年の使用で靴紐が緩み、結び直す必要がある。

After years of use, the shoelaces have become loose and need to be retied.

この靴は、履き始めはきついが、履き慣れると緩む。

This shoe is tight at first, but becomes loose as you get used to it.