柔やわい

i-adjective

soft; tender

Describes something physically soft, pliable, or tender, like food or materials. Often used in casual contexts.

• このパンはやわい。

  This bread is soft.

• やっこい布ふ団とんが好すきだ。

  I like soft futons.

i-adjective

weak; feeble

Only with reading やわい

Used for people or things lacking strength, resolve, or firmness. Restricted to the reading やわい.

• 彼かれは気きがやわい。

  He is weak-willed.