English–Japanese
“soften” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiyawarageru
Example
その言葉は批判の印象を和らげます。so no koto ba wa hi han no in shō o yawa ra ge ma su
Those words soften the impression of the criticism.
How to say “soften” in Japanese
“Soften” in Japanese is 和らげる (yawarageru).
It changes a strong, severe, or uncomfortable effect into a gentler one.
Example sentences with 和らげる
冗談で場の緊張を和らげました。jō dan de ba no kin chō o yawa ra ge ma shi ta
The joke eased the tension in the room.
Tips for using 和らげる
- In conversation, it often describes making criticism, tension, or a refusal easier to receive rather than removing the message itself.