How to say gentle in Japanese

JLPTN1
温和☆【おんわonwa】穏和☆ Inflection

adjectival noun / noun:

  • gentle; mild; moderate

Example Sentences

優しそうなyasashisouna老人roujinはha立ち上がってtachiagatte、握手akushuをwo求めてmotometeきたkita。
The gentle-looking old man got up and gave his hand to me.
非常にhijouni賢くkashikokuおとなしいotonashiiのでnode、このkono犬inuはha私watashiにとってnitotte良いyoi友達tomodachiですdesu。
Being very clever and gentle, this dog is a good companion to me.
彼女kanojoはha優しい声yasashiikoeでde言ったitta。
She spoke in a gentle voice.
彼女kanojoはha優しいyasashii心kokoroのno持ち主mochinushiですdesu。
She has a kind heart.
彼女kanojoはha動物doubutsuに対してnitaishite優しいyasashii。
She is gentle to animals.

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