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JLPT N4 Elementary

易い

「やすい」

Means easy, easy to do, or prone to happening

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~やすい suffix form, usually written in hiragana
1 Suffix

Easy to...

Attaches to the stem of a verb to modify the action as being smooth, comfortable, or painless to execute.

Example

この ペン は とても 書きやすい です 。

This pen is very easy to write with.

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2 Suffix

Prone to..." / "Likely to...

Connects to verb stems to express a natural tendency, likelihood, or susceptibility for a specific state to occur.

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3 I-adjective

Easy" / "Simple

Describes something uncomplicated or requiring little effort to understand or accomplish.

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易い (やすい)
やすい
Means easy, easy to do, or prone to happening
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