noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
softish; on the soft side; somewhat soft
Describes something as being softer than average or softer than expected. Often used for food texture, bedding, or other tactile qualities. The antonym is 固め (katame).
Antonyms: 固め
このパンは柔らかめで食べやすい。
This bread is on the soft side and easy to eat.
枕は柔らかめが好きです。
I prefer pillows that are somewhat soft.
Formed from the stem of 柔らかい (yawarakai, 'soft') + the suffix 〜め (-me), which indicates a tendency or moderate degree.