Japanese

しくする

やさしくする
Meaning: to be kind to; to treat gently
Part of Speech: Verb

Listen to pronunciation

Show inflections Hide inflections

Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 優しくする 優しくしない
Polite 優しくします 優しくしません
Past 優しくした 優しくしなかった
Polite + Past 優しくしました 優しくしませんでした
Te-form 優しくして 優しくしなくて
Potential 優しくできる 優しくできない
Passive 優しくされる 優しくされない
Causative 優しくさせる 優しくさせない
Imperative 優しくしろ 優しくするな

Handwriting

優
し
く
す
る

Example

You should be kind to people who are in trouble.

Usage Notes

A phrase combining the adjective 'yasashii' (kind) and the verb 'suru' (to do/be). It implies taking a kind action toward someone.

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.