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

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