Japanese word

和らぐ

Pronunciation

Romajiyawaragu

Meaning

  • verbease

Example

緊張が和らぎます。kin chō ga yawa ra gi ma su

The tension eases.

Illustration for 和らぐ (ease)

More examples

深呼吸をすると、不安が和らぎます。shin ko kyū o su ru to fu an ga yawa ra gi ma su

Taking deep breaths eases anxiety.

Core concept

It marks a shift from a strained or severe condition toward one that feels calmer and easier to bear.

Common phrases

  • 緊張が和らぐkin chō ga yawa ra gu

    tension eases

  • 不安が和らぐfu an ga yawa ra gu

    anxiety eases

  • 痛みが和らぐita mi ga yawa ra gu

    pain eases

Similar words

和むnagomu: To become calm and gentle in mood or atmosphere.
ほぐれるhogureru: To become relaxed as tension or tightness gradually goes away.
緩むyurumu: To become less tight, tense, or strict.
薄れるusureru: To become weaker and less noticeable, especially as a feeling or impression.

Definition in Japanese

感情や雰囲気、症状などの強さが次第に弱くなること。kan jō ya fun i ki shō jō na do no tsuyo sa ga shi dai ni yowa ku na ru ko to

Word origin

The older form やはらぐ (yaharagu) is related to やはらか (yaharaka, "soft"); its later form is written 和らぐ (yawaragu).

Usage tips

  • A useful contrast is 和らぐ (yawaragu) for something easing by itself and 和らげる (yawarageru) for an agent that makes it less severe.

Other meanings

  • softenverb
  • calm downverb

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