～やすい | Grammar

Structure

Verb[stem] + やすい

Description

The suffix ～やすい is used to express that something is easy to do or happens easily. It attaches to the stem of a verb to describe the ease of performing the action.

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This pen is easy to write with.

The opposite structure is ～にくい, which indicates difficulty in performing an action.

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This pen is hard to write with.

Examples

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This book is easy to read.

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This song is easy to sing.

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These shoes are easy to walk in.

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This chair is easy to sit on.

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She is someone easy to ask for help.

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This road is slippery, so please be careful.

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That explanation was easy to understand.

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This problem is easy to get wrong.

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He is an easy person to talk to.

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The products in this shop are placed in positions easy to reach.

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Winter is a season when it’s easy to catch a cold.

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His opinion is easy to empathize with.