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VocabJLPT N1

loose

な-Adjective

Definitions

1. loose
2. slack
3. gentle (slope, curve)
4. lenient

This な-adjective describes something that is gentle, gradual, or loose rather than steep, strict, or sudden. It can describe a gentle slope, a slow curve in a road, or a relaxed and lenient attitude.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The conditions are too loose — this won't work as a proper test.

Sentence 2

He laughed and said, "The conditions are so loose it's actually kind of scary."

Sentence 3

If the evaluation criteria are that loose, it seems like anyone would pass.

Sentence 4

The policy is to start enforcing the new rules loosely.

Sentence 5

If factory line management is too loose, defects will increase.