synonym Comparative
柔らかい
VS
穏やか
Differences Between "柔らかい" and "穏やか"
Option A
柔らかい
Meaning
soft; tender; gentle
Reading
やわらかい (yawarakai)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
このパンは焼きたてで、とても柔らかい。
This bread is freshly baked and very soft.
Option B
穏やか
Meaning
calm, gentle, mild, quiet
Reading
おだやか (odayaka)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
今日は風もなく穏やかな天気だ。
Today's weather is calm with no wind.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(soft; tender; gentle)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 柔らかい: An i-adjective describing something that is soft to the touch (e.g., fabric, skin), tender (e.g., meat, bread), or gentle (e.g., light, voice, personality).
- 穏やか: A な-adjective that describes a state of peacefulness, calmness, or mildness, applicable to weather, personality, or atmosphere.
- 柔らかい: An i-adjective describing something that is soft to the touch (e.g., fabric, skin), tender (e.g., meat, bread), or gentle (e.g., light, voice, personality).
- 穏やか: A な-adjective that describes a state of peacefulness, calmness, or mildness, applicable to weather, personality, or atmosphere.
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