親しみやすい
したしみやすい
i-adjective
approachable; friendly; easy to feel close to
Conjugation
| Affirmative | Negative | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 親しみやすい | 親しみやすくない |
| Past | 親しみやすかった | 親しみやすくなかった |
| て form | 親しみやすくて | 親しみやすくなくて |
| Adverbial | 親しみやすく | — |
| Conditional ば | 親しみやすければ | 親しみやすくなければ |
| Conditional たら | 親しみやすかったら | 親しみやすくなかったら |
1.
approachable; friendly; easy to feel close to
Describes a person, atmosphere, or thing that makes others feel at ease and comfortable. Easy to warm up to or feel familiar with.
Compound of 親しみ (familiarity, closeness — noun form of 親しむ) + やすい (easy to). Describes someone or something that puts people at ease.
Common collocations
- 親しみやすい人: approachable person
- 親しみやすい雰囲気: friendly/welcoming atmosphere
- 親しみやすいデザイン: user-friendly design
- 親しみやすい笑顔: a friendly smile
Usage
Always a positive description. Often used for people in service, teaching, or leadership roles where approachability matters. Can also describe places, designs, or media that feel accessible.
Forms
- 親しみやすさ: approachability (noun form)