親しみやすい
したしみやすい
adjective (i)
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.
彼はとても親しみやすい人だ。
He is a very approachable person.
親しみやすい雰囲気の店で食事をした。
We ate at a restaurant with a friendly atmosphere.
先生が親しみやすいおかげで、質問しやすい授業になっている。
Because the teacher is approachable, it's a class where it's easy to ask questions.
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)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 気さく（な）: friendly, easy-going (describes personality)
- 話しやすい: easy to talk to
- 取っ付きやすい: approachable, accessible
Related Words
Synonym:
気さく (friendly, approachable)