Japanese Conversation · Level 119
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Japanese word
緩和
Pronunciation
Romajikanwa
Meaning
- nouneasing
Example
政府は規則の緩和を発表しました。sei fu wa ki soku no kan wa o hap pyō shi ma shi ta
The government announced the easing of the rules.
More examples
観光客を増やすため、入国制限の緩和が検討されています。kan kō kyaku o fu ya su ta me nyū koku sei gen no kan wa ga ken tō sa re te i ma su
Easing entry restrictions is being considered to attract more tourists.
Core concept
The core meaning is making a strict condition, burden, or harmful effect less severe.
Common phrases
規則の緩和ki soku no kan wa
easing of rules
規制の緩和ki sei no kan wa
easing of regulations
金融緩和kin yū kan wa
monetary easing
Similar words
軽減keigen: Making a burden or harmful effect less heavy or severe.
解除kaijo: Removing a restriction, control, or prohibition completely.
減免genmen: Reducing or waiving an amount owed, such as a fee or tax.
緩解kankai: A reduction in the severity of a disease or symptom.
Definition in Japanese
厳しさや制限をゆるめ、負担や影響を軽くすること。kibi shi sa ya sei gen o yu ru me fu tan ya ei kyō o karu ku su ru ko to
Word origin
緩和 (kanwa) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 緩 (kan, "loosen") and 和 (wa, "harmony and calm"), expressing a move toward less severity.
Usage tips
- In Japanese news, 緩和 (kanwa) commonly appears in discussions of rules, restrictions, and monetary policy.
Other meanings
- relaxationnoun
- mitigationnoun
- reliefnoun
Opposites
- 強化kyōkastrengtheningnoun
- 厳格化genkakukatighteningnoun
Related words
- 緩和するkanwasurueaseverb