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N1 う-verb (む), Intransitive verb

(たる)to slacken, to loosen, to relax, to droop (e.g. loose or flabby skin), to sag (ceiling), to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention), to not put one's heart in

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    1. う-verb (む), Intransitive verb

      1. 1.

        to slacken, to loosen, to relax, to droop (e.g. loose or flabby skin), to sag (ceiling)

        Usually written using kana alone
      2. 2.

        to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention), to not put one's heart in

        Usually written using kana alone

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    弛む 【たるむ】弛む 【たゆむ】

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      (たる)んでいたロープをピンと()る。

      To tighten the slack rope until it's taut.

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      (ほお)(にく)(たる)んでいるのがコンプレックスです。

      I'm self-conscious about the sagging skin on my cheeks.

      • N1

      社長(しゃちょう):「社員(しゃいん)たち、(たる)んでいる気分(きぶん)()()めなさい!」

      President: 'Everyone, stop slacking off and get focused!'

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      連休(れんきゅう)()けで()(たる)んでいるからか、なかなか仕事(しごと)(すす)みません。

      Maybe it's because I'm still feeling relaxed after the holidays, but I just can't seem to get any work done.

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      先生(せんせい):「試験(しけん)()わると()(たる)みがちだが、(つぎ)試験(しけん)()けて勉強(べんきょう)をしなさい。」

      Teacher: 'It's easy to slack off after exams, but you need to start studying for the next one.'

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