adverb
gently; mildly; leniently
Used when asking someone to treat a person or situation with care, not too harshly. Often appears in requests or warnings.
新人ですので、お手柔らかにお願いします。
I'm a newcomer, so please go easy on me.
お手柔らかに扱ってください
Please handle it gently.
expression
go easy on me/us/them; don't be too hard on me
A set phrase used as a polite request, especially before a game, test, or evaluation, asking the other party not to be too strict or harsh.
初めての試合なので、お手柔らかに。
It's my first match, so please go easy on me.