易しい
やさしい
JLPT N5 · vocab_adjectiveMeaning
Easy / Gentle
Examples
このテストは易しいです。
This test is easy.
📖 How to Use
「易しい」is an adjective meaning "Easy / Gentle." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「易しい」is read as「やさしい」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「易しい」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「易しい」mean in Japanese?+
「易しい」means "Easy / Gentle". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adjective" category.
How do you read 「易しい」?+
「易しい」is read as「やさしい」.
Is 「易しい」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「易しい」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「易しい」?+
このテストは易しいです。 — This test is easy.
Practice 「易しい」 with spaced repetition