expression, noun
easy writing; simple text
Refers to writing that is easy to read or understand, often used in contexts like language learning or simplified materials.
この教科書はやさしい文章で書かれている。
This textbook is written in easy language.
やさしい文章から始めて、徐々に難しいものを読もう。
Start with simple texts and gradually read more difficult ones.
Similar meaning, but 簡単な文章 emphasizes simplicity in structure or content, while やさしい文章 focuses on ease of understanding for the reader.
Compound of やさしい (easy, gentle) and 文章 (writing, text). The exact historical derivation is straightforward; the phrase is a modern combination.