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める
ゆる

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める
ゆる

yurumeru

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Ichidan verb
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  1. to loosen; to slacken

  2. to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relieve (tension)

  3. to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions); to loosen (control)

  4. to reduce (speed); to slow down; to ease up

  5. to make more gradual (of a slope)

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to tie; to fasten; to tighten — 締める
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める

shimeru

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Ichidan verb
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  1. to tie; to fasten; to tighten

  2. to wear (necktie, belt); to put on

  3. to total; to sum

  4. to be strict with

  5. to economize; to economise; to cut down on

  6. to salt; to marinate; to pickle; to make sushi adding a mixture of vinegar and salt

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