柔い

やわい
Alternative readings: やっこい
Frequency:
1

Soft; having a tender or yielding texture — not hard (often colloquial or dialectal).

I-Adjective

Examples

このクッションは柔いので長時間座っても疲れない。

This cushion is soft, so you don't get tired even after sitting for a long time.

彼女の髪は柔くて触り心地がいい。

Her hair is soft and pleasant to the touch.

2

Weak; lacking strength or intensity — referring to force, will, performance, etc.

I-Adjective

Examples

このブレーキは柔くて危ないから交換した方がいい。

These brakes are weak and dangerous; you'd better replace them.

あのエピソードは話の締めが柔くて物足りなかった。

That episode's ending was weak and felt unsatisfying.

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