Verb やすい (〜yasui)

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Verb やすい (〜yasui)

Verb yasui

Easy to do

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Explanation

The やすい grammar point is used to express that something is easy to do or easy for someone. It is attached to the verb stem and can be translated as 'easy to' or 'easy for' in English.

Structure

Pattern
Verb-stem + やすい
Verb StemThe base form of a verb without the final -u or -ru.
Examples: 読む (yom-u) -> 読み (yomi), 着る (ki-ru) -> 着い (ki-)

Examples

Example 1
この本は読みやすいです。
Kono hon wa yomiyasui desu.
This book is easy to read.
Breakdown
読みやすeasy to read
ですis
Example 2
このシャツは着やすい。
Kono shatsu wa kiyasui.
This shirt is easy to wear.
Breakdown
着やwear easily
すい-easy
Example 3
彼は話しやすい人です。
Kare wa hanashiyasui hito desu.
He is an easy person to talk to.
Breakdown
話しやすtalk easily
ですis
Example 4
この料理は作りやすい。
Kono ryouri wa tsukuriyasui.
This dish is easy to make.
Breakdown
作やmake easily
すい-easy

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