Meaning of 優しい in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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優しいJLPT 4
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Kana Readingやさしい
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Romajiyasashii
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adjective (keiyoushi)
- Meaning
- tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable; suave
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Example Sentences
優しい, やさしい used in context
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That's very nice of you, Willie answered.
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However not attacking your partner in sparring is not a kindness!
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Haru's always been like that; he's very kind at heart.
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In contrast to his frightening looks, his voice was kind and calm.
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ひげを生やしているせいなのか、一見怖そうなのに、実はやさしい人だ。
Possibly because he's got a beard, he looks scary at first glance but he's really a kind man.
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The old woman extended a loving hand to the children.
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Kanji found in this word
tenderness, excel, surpass, actor, superiority, gentleness
On: ユウ, ウ
Kun: やさ.しい, すぐ.れる, まさ.る
17 strokes
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