gentle in Japanese
gentle in Japanese is 優しい, 丁寧 — gentle means kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
gentle in Japanese
優しい
Pronounced: yasashii
Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
丁寧
Pronounced: teinei
Polite and respectful rather than rude.
What does "gentle" mean?
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adj Kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
"The nurse was so gentle with the elderly patient that he hardly noticed the injection."
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adj Not harsh, forceful, or severe; mild.
"Use a gentle shampoo if your skin is easily irritated."
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adj Rising or falling gradually rather than steeply.
"Cyclists enjoy the gentle hills of the valley road."
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verb To calm, soothe, or tame.
"It took patience to gentle the stray cat enough to let anyone touch it."
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gentle in a sentence
- The nurse was so gentle with the elderly patient that he hardly noticed the injection.
- She spoke in a gentle voice to calm the frightened dog.
- Use a gentle shampoo if your skin is easily irritated.
- The teacher gave a gentle reminder instead of a harsh telling-off.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "gentle" in Japanese?
"gentle" in Japanese is 優しい, 丁寧. gentle means: Kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
How do you pronounce 優しい?
"gentle" in Japanese is 優しい, pronounced "yasashii".
How do you use "gentle" in a sentence?
Example: "The nurse was so gentle with the elderly patient that he hardly noticed the injection." In Japanese, "gentle" is 優しい, 丁寧.
Are there other ways to say "gentle" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "gentle": 優しい, 丁寧.
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