柔軟
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 柔軟
1
Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
flexible; lithe; soft; pliable
Examples
考え方は柔軟でなければならない。
You must be flexible in your thinking.
2
Abbreviation
calisthenics
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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