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“relax” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoくつろぐ (kutsurogu)

Pronunciation

Romajinagomu

Example

冗談を言うと、場が和みます。jō dan o yū to ba ga nago mi ma su

The atmosphere becomes more relaxed when we tell a joke.

Illustration for 和む (relax)

How to say “relax” in Japanese

“Relax” in Japanese is 和む (nagomu).

Shows tension giving way to a calm, warm feeling that can spread through people and the surrounding atmosphere.

Full entry for 和む: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 和む

冗談を交わすうちに、会議の雰囲気が和みます。jō dan o ka wa su u chi ni kai gi no fun i ki ga nago mi ma su

As we share jokes, the mood gradually lightens.

Tips for using 和む

  • The intransitive 和む (nagomu) describes an atmosphere easing on its own, while 和ませる (nagomaseru) describes someone causing the atmosphere to ease.

Other Japanese words for “relax”

仕事の後で家でくつろぎます。shi goto no ato de ie de ku tsu ro gi ma su

I relax at home after work.

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