緩(ゆる)やか

ゆるやか
na-adjective
gentle, gradual, loose
descriptive
1. gentle, gradual
Describes a slope, curve, change, or pace that is not steep or abrupt but proceeds slowly and smoothly.
緩(ゆる)やかな坂(さか)を上(のぼ)る。
To climb a gentle slope.
景気(けいき)は緩(ゆる)やかに回復(かいふく)している。
The economy is recovering gradually.
川(かわ)が緩(ゆる)やかなカーブを描(えが)いて流(なが)れている。
The river flows in a gentle curve.
2. loose, relaxed, not tight
Describes something that is not tightly fitted, constrained, or strict. Can refer to clothing, rules, or atmosphere.
緩(ゆる)やかな服(ふく)を着(き)る。
To wear loose-fitting clothes.
このクラブは緩(ゆる)やかなルールで運営(うんえい)されている。
This club operates under relaxed rules.
緩(ゆる)やかなつながりを大切(たいせつ)にしている。
I value loose, casual connections.

Usage

A na-adjective (緩(ゆる)やかな + noun, 緩(ゆる)やかに + verb). Often used in news and economic reporting for gradual changes. Sense 2 can describe both physical looseness and abstract flexibility.

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Related Words

Synonym: 穏(おだ)やか (calm, gentle (everyday))
Compare: 緩徐(かんじょ) (slow)
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Added 2026.2.27 13:19 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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