English–Japanese

“sag” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitarumu

Example

ロープがたるみます。rō pu ga ta ru mi ma su

The rope sags.

Illustration for たるむ (sag)

How to say “sag” in Japanese

“Sag” in Japanese is たるむ (tarumu).

Describes a shift from a taut or tense state to one that hangs loosely or lacks firmness.

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

Example sentences with たるむ

洗濯物を干すと、物干し綱がたるみます。sen taku butsu o ho su to mono ho shi tsuna ga ta ru mi ma su

The clothesline sags when laundry is hung on it.

Tips for using たるむ

  • The verb たるむ (tarumu) applies to ropes, fabric, and cables, while English "sag" also commonly describes shelves, roofs, and ceilings.

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