優しい
やさしい
yasashii
JLPT N4adjectiveVocabularyLevel 23 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

優しい (やさしい (yasashii)) means "Kind". The reading is やさしい (yasashii). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

Kind

Also : Gentle · Tender · Amiable

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Example Sentences

この本は優しいです。

このほんはやさしいです。

This book is tender.

この本はとても優しいです。

このほんはとてもやさしいです。

This book is very tender.

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

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