〜やすい・〜にくい比較
comparison of ease
Put two options side by side and show the difference.
Remember it
Two choices, one contrast: 〜やすい・〜にくい比較 marks the comparison.
Understand
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Sentence formula
How it works
「〜やすい・〜にくい比較」 means "comparison of ease". Structure: Verb stem + やすい/にくい. This is a JLPT N4 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
Use it while shopping, choosing plans, or explaining a preference.
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この故障のほうが読みやすいです。
この こしょう の ほう が よみやすい です。
kono koshou no hou ga yomiyasui desu.
This breakdown is easier to read.
Everyday life
Example 2このお釣りのほうが読みやすいです。
この おつり の ほう が よみやすい です。
kono otsuri no hou ga yomiyasui desu.
This change (money) is easier to read.
Everyday life
Example 3この畳のほうが読みやすいです。
この たたみ の ほう が よみやすい です。
kono tatami no hou ga yomiyasui desu.
This tatami mat is easier to read.
Everyday life
Example 4この紙のほうが読みやすいです。
この かみ の ほう が よみやすい です。
kono kami no hou ga yomiyasui desu.
This paper is easier to read.
Everyday life
Example 5この草のほうが読みやすいです。
この くさ の ほう が よみやすい です。
kono kusa no hou ga yomiyasui desu.
This grass is easier to read.
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.
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Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
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