N2
やわらぐ (yawaraku)
和らぐ
to soften; to calm down; to be eased; to be relaxed
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Intransitive verb. Describes something (e.g., pain, tension, coldness, anger, sunlight) becoming softer, milder, or less intense. (痛み、緊張、寒さ、怒り、光などが、やわらかく、穏やかに、または弱くなる様子を表す自動詞です。)
📝 Example Sentences
薬を飲んだら、痛みが少し和らいだ。
After taking the medicine, the pain eased a little.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "和らぐ"!
彼の優しい言葉で、彼女の怒りが少し_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 怒りや痛みなどの感情が静まる様子を表すのは「和らぐ」です。
English: 'Yawaraku' describes emotions like anger or pain subsiding.
English: 'Yawaraku' describes emotions like anger or pain subsiding.
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