柔らかい【やわらかい】
Frequency rank: 1,650. – 1,651.
- soft; tender; pliant; supple; limber; limp
- gentle; mild; mellow
- informal; light; flexible (e.g. thinking)
adjective (keiyoushi)
Forms
- 柔らかい【やわらかい】Frequency rank: 1,650. – 1,651.
- 軟らかい【やわらかい】Frequency rank: 36,082. – 36,518.
- 柔かい【やわらかい】Frequency rank: 54,044. – 55,693.
- やわらかいFrequency rank: 15,331. – 15,382.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- soft; tender; pliant; supple; limber; limp
- gentle; mild; mellow
- informal; light; flexible (e.g. thinking)
This meaning describes the physical qualities of an object or material, indicating that it is not hard or rigid, often suggesting a pleasant or comforting texture.
This cushion is very soft.
A baby's skin is soft.
This meaning refers to the quality of being gentle in demeanor or effect, often used to describe sensations, personalities, or flavors that are soothing or kind.
This tea has a mild aroma.
This meaning indicates an approach that is not strict or rigid, often used in contexts where adaptability or ease is necessary, particularly in ideas or attitudes.
Generated collocations (experimental)
やわらかい柔らかいぬの布soft fabricやわらかい柔らかいこえ声gentle voiceやわらかい柔らかいたべもの食べ物soft foodやわらかい柔らかいはだ肌soft skinやわらかい柔らかいかんしょく感触gentle touchやわらかい柔らかいしこう思考flexible thinkingやわらかい柔らかいからだ体pliable bodyやわらかい柔らかいひょうげん表現mild expressionやわらかい柔らかいいんしょう印象gentle impressionやわらかい柔らかいくらし暮らしeasygoing lifestyleやわらかい柔らかいざいりょう材料pliable material
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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Because the ice became soft, we had to call off the ice-skating party.
Although the web looks soft and delicate, it is strong.
Soft wool is more expensive than coarse wool and both are superior to synthetics made of nylon.
I reached into the pile and felt soft fabric.
What were the balls made of? Thousands of years ago, the Egyptians made balls out of soft leather or cloth.
The shoes were made of some soft stuff that looked like leather.