[ゆるむ, yurumu](v5m, vi) (1) to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); (2) to become less tense; to relax; to let one's guard down; (3) to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; (4) to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression); (of ice) to partially melt; (5) to decrease (e.g. speed); (6) (of a market price) to go down slightly; (P)[Add to Longdo]