〜やすいです
easy to ~
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
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Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜やすいです” aloud once.
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Sentence formula
How it works
「〜やすいです」 means "easy to ~". Structure: Verb stem + やすいです. 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
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Polite
A safe choice for everyday conversations, shops, school, and the workplace.
Use
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Everyday life
Example 1この故障は分かりやすいです。
この こしょう は わかりやすい です。
kono koshou wa wakariyasui desu.
This breakdown is easy to understand.
Everyday life
Example 2このお釣りは分かりやすいです。
この おつり は わかりやすい です。
kono otsuri wa wakariyasui desu.
This change (money) is easy to understand.
Everyday life
Example 3この畳は分かりやすいです。
この たたみ は わかりやすい です。
kono tatami wa wakariyasui desu.
This tatami mat is easy to understand.
Everyday life
Example 4この紙は分かりやすいです。
この かみ は わかりやすい です。
kono kami wa wakariyasui desu.
This paper is easy to understand.
Everyday life
Example 5この草は分かりやすいです。
この くさ は わかりやすい です。
kono kusa wa wakariyasui desu.
This grass is easy to understand.
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