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柔
soft · tender · weak · pliable · judo
N2On: じゅう、にゅうKun: やわ、やわら
Memory Aid
'Jū' — This kanji is in JUdo, a martial art that emphasizes a 'soft' and flexible approach over brute force.
Vocabulary
柔道じゅうどうjudo
柔らかいやわらかいsoft, tender, gentle
柔軟じゅうなんflexible, pliable, soft
柔らかなやわらかなsoft, tender, gentle (adjectival form)
Example Sentences
このパンはとても柔らかいですね。
This bread is very soft, isn't it?
彼は柔道の黒帯を持っています。
He has a black belt in Judo.
体の柔軟性を保つことは大切です。
It's important to maintain physical flexibility.
彼女はいつも柔らかな笑顔を見せる。
She always shows a gentle smile.