Translation guide
Expressing kindness toward someone or something in Japanese. The most natural way depends on whether you are describing a general trait, giving advice, or talking about a specific action.
Describing someone as kind in general, or saying that someone is kind to others.
The most common adjective meaning 'kind', 'gentle', or 'sweet'. Use 〜に優しい to say 'kind to (someone/something)'.
He is kind to everyone.
I want to be kinder to myself.
Means 'kind' in the sense of helpful, considerate, or doing good deeds. Often used for acts of kindness.
She is very kind.
It's important to be kind to strangers.
Telling someone to be kind to a person, animal, or thing.
Saying something is 'kind to' the environment, skin, etc.
Used for products or actions that are 'gentle on' or 'kind to' something. Very common in advertising.
This detergent is kind to the environment.
I'm looking for cosmetics that are kind to the skin.
Let's be kind to the elderly.