やすい
Meanings
- easy to (do)
- likely to (happen)
- easy to be affected by
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Explanation
やすい attaches to the stem of a verb to express that the action is easy to perform or that something is prone to happen. It often reflects a subjective assessment of ease. It can also describe something that becomes easier to do after effort or gradual change. Note that not all verbs form naturally with this suffix, and the nuance is more about ease of action rather than general quality.
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Example sentences
This medicine is easy to take.
Please write in easy-to-read characters.
This notebook is easy to find.
Once you get used to it, driving becomes easier.
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