VocabJLPT N1
gentle
な-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

  1. 1. gentle
  2. 2. mild-mannered
This な-adjective describes a person who has a gentle, calm, and good-natured personality. It is used to praise someone who is easygoing, never gets angry, and is pleasant to be around.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

But is it really true that the gentler someone is, the scarier they get when they're angry?

Sentence 2

The judge summarized both sides' arguments in a quiet, measured tone.

Sentence 3

Staying that calm in a situation like this — honestly, isn't that a little unsettling?

Sentence 4

The manager said, "She's so easygoing, I can count on her."

Sentence 5

Someone that gentle wouldn't just start yelling, right?