Translation of Japanese word "優しい" to English
優しい
やさしい
[yasashii]
IPA: /jaɕaɕi/
Meaning
AdjectiveTender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
How to use
優しい (yasashii) — 'gentle / kind / tender / easy (homophone)'. 優しいお母さん — gentle mother. Homophone: 易しい (yasashii) — easy.
🇬🇧 English
gentle / kind
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 優しい
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): やさしい
Romaji Transcription: yasashii
Example Sentences
彼は優しい人です。
かれはやさしいひとです。
He is a kind person.
彼女は優しい言葉を言う。
かのじょはやさしいことばをいう。
She speaks kind words.
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What does the Japanese word "優しい" mean?▼
The Japanese word "優しい" means "gentle / kind" in English.
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The word "優しい" is read as "やさしい" (yasashii). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "To consider someone's feelings or actions gently.".
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