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soften in Japanese

soften in Japanese is 柔らかくなる, 軟らかくなる — soften means to make something soft or softer, or to become soft.

soften in Japanese

柔らかくなる
verb
(intransitive) To become soft or softer
軟らかくなる
verb
(intransitive) To become soft or softer

What does "soften" mean?

  1. verb To make something soft or softer, or to become soft.
    "Let the butter soften at room temperature before mixing."
  2. verb To make something less harsh, severe, or intense.
    "He tried to soften the blow by explaining his reasons first."
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soften in a sentence

  • Let the butter soften at room temperature before mixing.
  • Her expression softened when she saw the puppy.
  • He tried to soften the blow by explaining his reasons first.

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What is "soften" in Japanese?

"soften" in Japanese is 柔らかくなる, 軟らかくなる. soften means: To make something soft or softer, or to become soft.

How do you use "soften" in a sentence?

Example: "Let the butter soften at room temperature before mixing." In Japanese, "soften" is 柔らかくなる, 軟らかくなる.

Are there other ways to say "soften" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "soften": 柔らかくなる, 軟らかくなる.

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