Quick answer
易 is the kanji for "Easy". A common reading is やさ.しい (yasashii). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Easy
Also : Simple · Ready To · Divination · Fortune-telling
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 易 represents 'EASY'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of easy.
On-reading: えき — remember this sound by associating it with easy. Kun-reading: やさ.しい.
Example Sentences
初心者にも易しい言葉で説明してもらいました。
しょしんしゃにもやさしいことばでせつめいしてもらいました。
I was given an explanation in easy-to-understand words even for beginners.
貿易の知識が必要です。
ぼうえきのちしきがひつようです。
Knowledge of trade is needed.
Vocabulary using 易
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