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synonym Comparative
和む
VS
やすやすと

Differences Between "和む" and "やすやすと"

Option A
和む
Meaning
to calm down, to soften, to feel at ease
Reading
なごむ (nagomu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は優しい声で話し、場の雰囲気を和ませた。
He spoke in a gentle voice and eased the atmosphere.
Option B
やすやすと
Meaning
with ease, easily
Reading
やすやすと (yasuyasuto)
Syllabus Level
C1
Practical Example
私はやすやすとに興味があります。
I am interested in with ease, easily.

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Which word fits this context: "(to calm down, to soften, to feel at ease)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 和む: Used when tension, anger, or an atmosphere becomes gentle, relaxed, or peaceful. 気持ちや場の雰囲気が柔らかく、穏やかになる様子を表します。
- やすやすと: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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