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How to Say ‘You gently’ in Japanese

君は優しく

きみはやさしく

💬 Usage Tip: [優しく] (yasashiku) means gently or kindly.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Gentleness is a highly valued trait in Japanese society, especially in relationships.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

きみ

[kimi]

you

Second person pronoun.

Example

君の頼みを聞きます。

I will listen to your request.

[wa]

is

A copula verb connecting subject and predicate.

Example

彼は遅れています。

He is late.

優しくやさしく

[yasashiku]

gently

In a kind or soft manner.

Example

母は優しく私に話してくれた。

My mom talked to me gently.

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