優しい(やさしい)
JLPT N3 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: kind / gentle
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 優しくて | やさしくて |
| ta-form (past) | 優しかった | やさしかった |
| nai-form (negative) | 優しくない | やさしくない |
Example sentences
- 彼はだれにでも優しい。 — He's kind to everyone.
- 優しい言葉に心が温かくなる。 — Kind words warm the heart.
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