Japanese

しさ

やさしさ
Meaning: kindness; gentleness; tenderness
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

彼の優しさに心が温まった。
His kindness warmed my heart.
彼の何気ない一言に、優しさの一端を垣間見た気がした。
In his casual remark, I felt I caught a glimpse of his kindness.
その美貌と優しさから、彼女は王の寵愛を受けた。
Due to her beauty and kindness, she received the king's favor.
彼女のさり気ない優しさに救われた。
I was saved by her casual kindness.

Usage Notes

A noun form of the adjective 'yasashii', referring to the quality of being kind or warm-hearted.

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