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易しい
yasashii
What does "易しい" mean in English?
easyこの問題はとても易しいです。
This problem is very easy.
How to use "易しい" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
general
Easy to understand or do; simple; not difficult.
この本は子供でも読めるほど易しい。
This book is so easy that even children can read it.
彼は易しい仕事を探している。
He is looking for an easy job.
Often used to describe tasks, concepts, or situations that require little effort or skill.
Pro Tip
Common Usage
'易しい' is often used to describe tasks or concepts that are simple or require little effort. It is a common word in everyday conversation.
Gold Rule
Contrast with '難しい'
'易しい' is the opposite of '難しい' (difficult). Use it to describe things that are simple or easy to understand or do.
Word Origin
From the kanji 易 (easy) + しい (adjectival suffix). The kanji 易 originally meant 'to change' or 'to alter,' but in modern Japanese, it is used to describe something that is simple or not difficult.
Usage Notes
Can be used to describe both physical tasks and abstract concepts. Often contrasted with '難しい' (difficult).
Word Breakdown
易
easy
rootしい
adjectival suffix
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