How to Say ‘Kindly; gently (adverb)’ in Japanese
優しく
yasashiku
[yah-sah-shee-koo]
💬 Usage Tip: Adverb form: [優しい] → [優しく]. Use it with verbs: [優しく話す] (“speak gently”).
🇯🇵 In Japan: “Soft skills” are often evaluated indirectly; adverbs like [優しく] help you describe your care style.
Phrase Breakdown
優しく
yasashiku
[yah-sah-shee-koo]
kindly; gently
Adverb form of 優しい. Often used with verbs like 話す/接する: 優しく話す (speak gently).
不安な方には、優しく説明します。
To someone who is anxious, I explain gently.
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