“Softening” in Japanese
Short answer
Softening in Japanese is “軟化” (nanka). Full meaning: softening; softening (of attitude), mollification; weakening (of the market).
Other ways to say “Softening” in Japanese
ソフト化
sofutoka shift away from manufacturing to an information and service-based economy; softening; release (e.g. of a movie) on home video (e.g. DVD, BD, VHS)
緩和
kanwa relief, mitigation, alleviation, relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.), easing, softening
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