緩和 (Kanwa) is a Japanese noun meaning “relief, mitigation, alleviation, relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.)”.
Meanings
- noun, suru verb, transitive verb, intransitive verbrelief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.); easing; softening
Examples
需給関係が緩和している。
The supply-demand balance is relaxing.
日米間の摩擦は緩和の方向に向かっています。
Frictions between Japan and the U.S. are easing up for a change.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).