Verb やすい
〜yasui
JLPT N4 Neutral
Formation
Verb-stem + やすい
Indicates that something is easy to do; 'easy to', 'easy for'.
When to use
ます stem + やすい: easy to do (読みやすい). Hard to do: にくい.
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. This formation is used with verbs only.
Example sentences
Ease (Easy To / Hard To)
Corpus examples (60)
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It's easy to get into debt quickly with charge cards.
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Sir, please be careful. It's slippery here.
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Yeah, I've always thought it's as plain as the nose on your face.
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The teacher has always been easy to consult with.
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Onions cook more quickly than potatoes.
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This book is easy to read.
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Compared with the old model, this is far easier to handle.
イタリア語はフランス語に比べて借用語を取り入れやすい傾向がある。
Compared to French, Italian tends to use more loan words.
モモの皮は傷みやすい。
The skin of peaches bruises easily.
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Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.
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Spanish is easy to learn.
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Spanish is easy to learn.
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Spanish is easy to learn.
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Tom is a very impressionable person.
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Spanish is easy to study.
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French is easy to learn.
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Is French easy to learn?
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It's easier for me to translate from Portuguese than Japanese.
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Children are open to the influence of the streets.
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In summer, meat goes bad easily; you must keep it in the refrigerator.
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Too much smoking tends to injure the voice.
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A bad habit is easily acquired.
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The smaller the body, the more likely the person will suffer from the ill effects of radiation.
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Bad habits are easy to get into.
このブラウザは速くて使いやすい。
This browser is fast and easy to use.