Japanese

しい

こころやさしい
Meaning: kind-hearted; gentle; considerate
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

心
優
し
い

Example sentences

He is a kind-hearted person and cannot leave people in trouble alone.
昔々、ある国に心優しい王様が住んでいました。
Once upon a time, a kind king lived in a certain country.
私の岳父は、厳しいが心優しい人だ。
My father-in-law is strict but kind-hearted.

Usage Notes

Often used to describe someone who is naturally empathetic and helpful.

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