和む

なごむ
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1to become calm or relaxed; for a mood or atmosphere to be softened

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温かい紅茶を飲むと心が和む。

Drinking warm tea calms me down.

彼の冗談で会場の雰囲気が和んだ。

His joke eased the atmosphere in the room.

庭の風景を眺めると気持ちが和む。

Looking at the garden scenery soothes the mind.

疲れて帰った時に猫が膝に乗るとすごく和む。

When I come home tired and the cat curls up on my lap, I feel very relaxed.

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