2 Japanese words read yasashii
yasashii (やさしい) is shared by 2 distinct words, each with its own kanji and meaning. Jump to: 易しい · 優しい.
易しい
やさしいEasy; simple; plain
N5i-adjective·yasashii
How to remember it
Sounds like 優しい (kind) — an easy task feels kind to you.
Example sentences
この問題は易しいです。
このもんだいはやさしいです。
This problem is easy.
易しい言葉で説明してください。
やさしいことばでせつめいしてください。
Please explain in simple words.
Usage
Often interchangeable with 簡単; leans toward "plain, simple" rather than just easy.
Related words
簡単難しい優しい問題
優しい
やさしいKind, gentle, easy
N4i-adjective·yasashii
How to remember it
A kind person takes the "easy" path with you, never harsh.
Example sentences
彼女はとても優しい人だ。
かのじょはとてもやさしいひとだ。
She is a very kind person.
この問題は優しい。
このもんだいはやさしい。
This problem is easy.
Usage
One word, two meanings: gentle people, easy problems.
Related words
親切簡単厳しい温和