N2
なごむ (nagomu)
和む
to calm down, to soften, to feel at ease
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Used when tension, anger, or an atmosphere becomes gentle, relaxed, or peaceful. 気持ちや場の雰囲気が柔らかく、穏やかになる様子を表します。
📝 Example Sentences
彼は優しい声で話し、場の雰囲気を和ませた。
He spoke in a gentle voice and eased the atmosphere.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "和む"!
会議の前に、お茶を飲んでみんなの気持ちが_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 会議前の緊張が解け、気持ちが落ち着いた状態を表すので、「和んだ」が適切です。
English: To express that the tension before the meeting relaxed and feelings became calm, '和んだ' (nagonda) is appropriate.
English: To express that the tension before the meeting relaxed and feelings became calm, '和んだ' (nagonda) is appropriate.
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