I-adjective (keiyoushi)loose · lenient; lax · gentle (curve, slope, etc.)

Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Nounslow; sluggish; dull; slack; inactive · lax (regulation, handling, etc.); slack; sloppy

Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)loose; slack · gentle (slope, curve); slow (speed) · lenient; liberal; lax

Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Intransitive verbto become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope) · to become less tense; to relax; to let one's guard down · to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax

Nounhigh and low speed; fast and slow; pace; tempo · lenience and severity · emergency; crisis; dire situation