優しい — meaning in English
yasashii
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English meaning
- benevolent adjective Kind, generous, and wishing to do good for others.
- gentle adj Kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
- kind noun A type or category of thing that shares common features with others.
- kindhearted adj Having an innately kind disposition or character.
- nice adj Pleasant, agreeable, or satisfactory.
- tender adjective Gentle, loving, or showing warm affection.
Senses
優しい is used for these senses in English:
- benevolent Having a disposition to do good.
- gentle Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
- tender Fond, loving, gentle, or sweet.
gentle — full definition
- adj Kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
- adj Not harsh, forceful, or severe; mild.
- adj Rising or falling gradually rather than steeply.
- verb To calm, soothe, or tame.