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
先生は優しく説明してくれました。
せんせいはやさしくせつめいしてくれました。
The teacher explained it kindly.
この本は優しいです。
このほんはやさしいです。
This book is tender.
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Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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