Quick answer
易 is the kanji for "Easy". The most common reading is やさ.しい (yasashii). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Easy
Also : Simple · Ready to
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
8 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 易 represents 'EASY'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of easy.
On-reading: えき — remember this sound by associating it with easy. Kun-reading: やさ.しい.
Example Sentences
初心者にも易しい言葉で説明してもらいました。
しょしんしゃにもやさしいことばでせつめいしてもらいました。
I was given an explanation in easy-to-understand words even for beginners.
貿易の知識が必要です。
ぼうえきのちしきがひつようです。
Knowledge of trade is needed.
Vocabulary using 易
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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