relax
gb/ɹilˈæks/ us/ɹilˈæks/
A2
英語
~ 2400
語義
0件の語義
動詞
A2
action
1
become calmer or less tense
To become calm and not worried or tense.
用法パターン：
to relax [someone] / to relax after [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'relax' with 'rest.' 'Rest' means to stop working or moving, while 'relax' focuses on reducing stress or tension.
類義語
unwind (Slightly more informal; often used for relaxing after work or stress.)
対義語
tense up (Means to become more nervous or physically tight.)
コロケーション
relax at home
|relax after work
|help relax
|time to relax
|relax and enjoy
テーマ
emotions
|daily life
|health
例文
- She likes to relax with a good book in the evening.
- After the meeting, we went for a walk to relax.
- He needs to relax and stop worrying about every detail.
- The massage helped her relax.
- Take a deep breath and try to relax.
学習者向け例文
- I relax in the park.
- He relaxes after work.
- We relax on the weekend.
- Please sit down and relax.
- She relaxes when she listens to music.
動詞
B1
action
2
make rules less strict
To make rules or laws easier or less strict.
用法パターン：
to relax [a rule / restriction]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this meaning with the personal feeling of becoming calm; here it refers to changing rules, not emotions.
類義語
loosen (Can be used for both physical and figurative loosening; slightly broader than 'relax' in this sense.)
対義語
tighten (Means to make rules or controls stricter.)
コロケーション
relax the rules
|relax restrictions
|relax regulations
テーマ
law
|business
|politics
例文
- The government decided to relax the travel restrictions.
- They plan to relax the dress code for the summer.
- The school may relax its attendance policy next year.
学習者向け例文
- They relax the rules in summer.
- The school will relax the dress code.
- The city relaxed parking laws for the holiday.
動詞
A2
action
3
loosen muscles or body parts
To make your body or muscles loose and not tight.
用法パターン：
to relax [muscles / body part]
類義語
loosen (A more general word for making something less tight; can apply to non-physical things too.)
対義語
tense (Means to make muscles tight.)
コロケーション
relax your shoulders
|relax the muscles
|relax your grip
テーマ
health
|sports
|body
例文
- Relax your shoulders and take a deep breath.
- The therapist told him to relax his grip on the ball.
- She tried to relax her neck muscles after sitting too long.
学習者向け例文
- Relax your arms.
- He relaxed his legs after running.
- She relaxed her back on the chair.
文法
辞書形
relax
IPA
GB/ɹilˈæks/
US/ɹilˈæks/
音節・強勢
re - lax （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (lax)
活用形
Verb
- Base: relax
- 3rd Person Singular: relaxes
- Present Participle: relaxing
- Past: relaxed
関連語
Forms
relaxes
verb
relaxing
verb
relaxed
verb
Core family
relaxation
noun B1
Advanced or less common
relaxant
noun
表現
relax and enjoy yourself
1/ɹilˈæks ˈænd ɪnd͡ʒˈɔɪ jʊɹsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
stop worrying and have fun
To not be stressed and have a good time.
例文
- Come on, relax and enjoy yourself at the party.
- You’ve worked hard—now just relax and enjoy yourself.
relax the rules
1/ɹilˈæks ðə ɹˈulz/
fixed phrase
make rules less strict
To make rules easier and less strict.
例文
- The school will relax the rules for the festival.
- They decided to relax the rules during the holiday season.
sit back and relax
1/sˈɪt bˈæk ˈænd ɹilˈæks/
fixed phrase
be at ease without effort
To rest comfortably and not do any work or worry.
例文
- Sit back and relax while we take care of everything.
- All you have to do is sit back and relax.