1. Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Intransitive verb

   1.

   to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope)

2. 2.

   to become less tense; to relax; to let one's guard down

3. 3.

   to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax

Example sentences

• 普通ネジはね、のの字に回すと締まって、のの字の反対に回すと緩むんだよ。

  Normal screws when turned clockwise will tighten and when turned anti-clockwise will loosen.