Japanese symbol for “affectionate”
優しい
やさしい
Romaji: yasashii
tender; kind; gentle; graceful
In Japanese, affectionate is 優しい, read やさしい (yasashii).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adj-i tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “affectionate”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 優 | やさ yasa | gentle; affectionate |
| 睦まじい | むつまじい mutsumajii | harmonious (couple, family, etc.); happy; affectionate |
| 敦睦 | とんぼく tonboku | cordial and friendly; affectionate |
| 親しみ深い | したしみぶかい shitashimibukai | friendly; affectionate |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 優勝 | ゆうしょう yuushou | overall victory; championship; winning the title |
| 女優 | じょゆう joyuu | actress; female actor |
| 優先 | ゆうせん yuusen | preference; priority; precedence |
| 優秀 | ゆうしゅう yuushuu | superior; excellent; brilliant |
| 俳優 | はいゆう haiyuu | actor; actress; player |
See also: Chinese symbol for “affectionate”.
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