〜やすい
easy to ~
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜やすい” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜やすい」 means "easy to ~". Structure: Verb stem + やすい. This is a JLPT N3 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1この修理は分かりやすいです。
この しゅうり は わかりやすい です。
kono shuuri wa wakariyasui desu.
This repair is easy to understand.
At work
Example 2この資料は分かりやすいです。
この しりょう は わかりやすい です。
kono shiryou wa wakariyasui desu.
This materials is easy to understand.
Everyday life
Example 3この機械は分かりやすいです。
この きかい は わかりやすい です。
kono kikai wa wakariyasui desu.
This machine is easy to understand.
Everyday life
Example 4この材料は分かりやすいです。
この ざいりょう は わかりやすい です。
kono zairyou wa wakariyasui desu.
This ingredients is easy to understand.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
1 of 4
Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
This repair is easy to understand.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜やすい.
Remember tomorrow
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Review the meaning and formula later so today’s lesson moves into long-term memory.