柔らか
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 柔らか
1
soft; tender; pliant; supple
Examples
彼女は背の高いほっそりした少女で、長いやわらかな茶色の髪をしていました。
She was a tall, thin girl with long, soft brown hair.
2
soft (colour, light, etc.); subdued; gentle (demeanour, voice, etc.); mild
Examples
彼女は柔らかな口調で話しました。
She spoke in soft tones.
3
informal; light; flexible (e.g. thinking)
Kanji in this Word
柔
9 strokes
Frequency: 1187
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
tender
weakness
gentleness
softness
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジュウ
ニュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やわ.らか
やわ.らかい
やわ
やわ.ら
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
とお
軟
11 strokes
Frequency: 1269
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
soft
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ナン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やわ.らか
やわ.らかい
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