gentle

優しい、穏やかな

相手を傷つけたり悲しませたりしないよう、優しく気を配る。

やさしい英語で： Kind and careful, especially when dealing with someone who could be hurt or upset.

• She is a gentle person.
• Please be gentle with the kitten.
• He became gentler as he grew older.

使い方： gentle with someone/something (Be gentle with the baby.)

類義語： kind, tender, mild

反対語： rough, harsh

よく使う表現： gentle person, gentle with someone

穏やかな、軽い

あまり力をかけず、静かに動いたり働きかけたりする。

やさしい英語で： Moving or acting softly and without much force.

• A gentle breeze moved the leaves.
• She gave the door a gentle push.
• The boat rose on gentle waves.

類義語： soft, light, mild

反対語： strong, violent

よく使う表現： gentle breeze, gentle push

優しい、柔らかい

静かで落ち着いていて、親しみを感じさせる声や音。

やさしい英語で： Quiet, calm, and friendly in sound.

• He spoke in a gentle voice.
• Her gentle tone helped calm the child.
• The nurse’s voice grew gentler.

類義語： soft, soothing

反対語： harsh, loud

よく使う表現： gentle voice, gentle tone

緩やかな

急にならず、少しずつ高くなったり低くなったり曲がったりする。

やさしい英語で： Rising, falling, or bending gradually, without a sudden or steep change.

• The path follows a gentle slope.
• A gentle curve leads towards the village.
• The hill is gentler on its southern side.

類義語： gradual, slight

反対語： steep, sharp

よく使う表現： gentle slope, gentle curve

優しい、穏やかな

控えめで温かく、親しみを感じさせる笑顔。

やさしい英語で： Small, warm, and friendly, when describing a smile.

• She gave me a gentle smile.
• A gentle smile appeared on his face.
• Her gentle little smile made us feel welcome.

類義語： soft, warm

よく使う表現： gentle smile, gentle little smile

弱い、穏やかな

特に料理で、強く熱しすぎない穏やかな熱や火力。

やさしい英語で： Warm rather than very hot, especially for cooking.

• Cook the sauce over gentle heat.
• The butter melted in the gentle warmth.
• Keep the heat gentle while stirring.

類義語： low, mild

反対語： intense

よく使う表現： gentle heat, gentle warmth