soft

柔らかい

硬さやざらつきがなく、触ると柔らかく心地よい。

やさしい英語で： Pleasant and gentle to touch, rather than hard, rough, or stiff.

• This blanket is very soft.
• The kitten has soft fur.
• These towels feel softer after washing.

使い方： soft to the touch (The scarf is soft to the touch.)

類義語： silky, velvety

反対語： hard, rough

よく使う表現： soft skin, soft blanket, soft to touch

柔らかい

重さや指の圧力で簡単にへこむ。

やさしい英語で： Easy to press into because it gives way under your weight or touch.

• This bed is soft.
• My feet sank into the soft ground.
• Do you prefer a softer mattress?

類義語： yielding

反対語： hard, firm

よく使う表現： soft pillow, soft bed, soft ground

柔らかい、滑らかな

表面がざらざらせず、なめらかで触り心地がよい。

やさしい英語で： Smooth and pleasant to touch, without a rough surface.

• Her scarf feels soft.
• Use a soft cloth to clean the screen.
• The towels became softer after washing.

類義語： smooth, silky

反対語： rough

よく使う表現： soft skin, soft cloth, soft hair

柔らかい

硬くなく、簡単に曲げたり形を変えたりできる。

やさしい英語で： Easy to bend or shape, rather than hard and stiff.

• The warm clay is soft.
• These soft leather shoes bend easily.
• Heating the metal makes it softer.

類義語： flexible, pliable

反対語： hard, rigid

よく使う表現： soft metal, soft rubber, soft clay