柔らか

Physical softness, tenderness, or abstract gentleness and flexibility.

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柔らかい i-adjective, more common

軟らか kanji for "tender/pliable"

柔らかに adverb

1 Na-adjective, I-adjective, Noun

Physically Soft / Tender

Describes the physical quality of yielding to touch or pressure, commonly applied to textiles, skin, and food.

Example

この毛布はとても柔らかい。

This blanket is very soft.

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2 Na-adjective, I-adjective, Noun

Gentle / Mild / Flexible

Indicates a lack of severity or rigidity in non-physical contexts, such as demeanor, atmosphere, or ideas.

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柔らか

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Physical softness, tenderness, or abstract gentleness and flexibility.

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