Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 緩和(かんわ) in Japanese

緩和
JLPT 1
Kana Reading
かんわ
Romaji
kanwa
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
    Meaning
    relief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation; softening
    Example sentence
    日米間の摩擦は緩和の方向に向かっています。 Frictions between Japan and the U.S. are easing up for a change.

Examples of 緩和, かんわ in a sentence

Kanji in this word

緩 JLPT 1

15 strokes

slacken, loosen, relax, lessen, be moderate, ease

On'Yomi: カン

Kun'Yomi: ゆる.い, ゆる.やか, ゆる.む, ゆる.める

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和 JLPT 3

8 strokes

harmony, Japanese style, peace, soften, Japan

On'Yomi: ワ, オ, カ

Kun'Yomi: やわ.らぐ, やわ.らげる, なご.む, なご.やか

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