How to Say ‘Be gentle.’ in Japanese
やさしくして。
yasashiku shi te
[yah-sah-shee-koo shee teh]
💬 Usage Tip: [やさしくして] literally means 'Do it gently.' Great for play, taking treats, or meeting people calmly.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Gentleness is valued in Japanese pet manners, especially around children, guests, and small dogs in crowded urban spaces.
Phrase Breakdown
やさしく
yasashiku
[yah-sah-shee-koo]
gently; softly
Tells the dog to be gentle, for example with people, other dogs, or toys.
やさしくして。
Be gentle.
し
shi
[shee]
do
Comes from する, 'to do.' Here it helps form the command 'do it gently.'
やさしくして。
Be gentle.
て
te
[teh]
please do; command ending
The て-form used to make a request or command.
もうすこしやさしくして。
Be a little gentler.
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