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弛 means 'loosen'

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Strokes : 6    Frequency: 2723   Usefulness: 6    Study set: 6-7    Grade: 9   Intermediate lesson: -    Beginner lesson: -   Begins 14 words   Used in 22 words   Used in 5 names   Not used as a component
Jinmeiyō (人名用)
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   シ
Kun
   ゆる to loosen
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Kun    たる   たるめる   たゆ   ゆる
⿰   bow   to be  
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弛 is not used in the most common form of any of the most useful 10,000 words in Japanese.
Across all words in Japanese, 弛 is used 21 times, read 5 ways (with 1 variation).
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シ : 7 words FIND ALL
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relaxation (e.g. of muscles); becoming flaccid
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チ : 1 word FIND ALL
noun
lack of (slackness in) military discipline; demoralization  (yojijukugo)
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たゆ : 5 words FIND ALL
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Most common form: たゆまぬ
noun or verb acting prenominally
1. steady; sound; trustworthy  (often written with kana only)
2. assiduous; untiring; diligent  (often written with kana only)
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たる : 4 words FIND ALL
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ichidan verb, transitive verb
to slacken; to loosen
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ゆる : 3 words FIND ALL
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Most common form: 緩み
noun
slack; looseness; play  (see also: 弛み)
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たる (read as だる) : 1 word FIND ALL
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Most common form: 中だるみ
slump
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An additional シ less common words include 弛 but the reading has not yet been categorized.

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シ   ゆる to loosen   
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キュウ   ゆみ a bow   
ヤ   to be
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