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soft-spoken; mild-mannered; gentle in demeanor
Describes a person whose manner of speaking and overall bearing is gentle, polite, and approachable. A highly positive description of someone's personality.
物腰が柔らかい人だ。
They are a gentle-mannered person.
Composed of 物腰 (manner, bearing, demeanor) + が + 柔らかい (soft, gentle). 物腰 literally means 'the way one carries things' but refers to a person's overall manner and deportment.
Usage
A common and highly complimentary expression. It describes someone who puts others at ease through their gentle tone, polite language, and calm body language. Often used to describe professionals in service roles, teachers, or leaders who are approachable.