Japanese

しい

やさしい
Meaning: kind; gentle; sweet
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

優
し
い

Example sentences

My teacher is very kind and popular with everyone.
私の友達はとても優しい
My friend is very kind.
彼女の口元には、優しい笑みが浮かんでいた。
A gentle smile played on her lips.
彼女は泣いている子供を優しく抱いた。
She gently held the crying child in her arms.
失恋した友人を優しく慰めた。
I kindly comforted my friend who had a broken heart.
彼のいいところは、誰にでも優しいところだ。
His good point is that he is kind to everyone.
彼女は赤ん坊を優しく抱いた。
She gently held the baby.
母親は赤ちゃんの顔を見て、優しく微笑んだ。
The mother looked at the baby's face and smiled gently.
犬の頭を優しく撫でた。
I gently stroked the dog's head.
お兄ちゃんはとても優しい。
My older brother is very kind.

Usage Notes

Used to describe a person's character or actions that show consideration for others.

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