“To relax” in Japanese
Short answer
To relax in Japanese is “寛ぐ” (kutsurogu). Full meaning: to relax, to feel at home.
Other ways to say “To relax” in Japanese
憩う
ikou to rest, to relax, to repose
安らう
yasurau to rest, to relax
弛む
tayumu 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
寛げる
kutsurogeru to loose, to ease, to relax
寛い
kutsuroi to relax, to feel at home
寛ろぐ
kutsurogu to relax, to feel at home
緩める
yurumeru to loosen, to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.), to let down (one's guard), to relieve (tension); to relax (a rule), to ease (e.g. restrictions), to loosen (control)
くつろぐ
kutsurogu to relax, to feel at home
解きほぐす
tokihogusu to disentangle, to untangle, to unravel; to relax, to soften, to relieve (e.g. stress, tension), to remove (e.g. doubt)
力を抜く
chikarawonuku to relax, to release tension from one's muscles, to let go limp
楽にする
rakunisuru to relax, to make oneself comfortable
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