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和らげる

やわらげる

ichidan verbtransitive 他動詞

Meanings

1to soften
2to moderate
3to relieve

Example sentence

この薬は筋肉痛を和らげる。

This medicine helps relieve muscle pain.

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Kanji in this word

和Harmony, Japanese Style, Peace8 strokes

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