Translation

優しい / 穏やかな / おとなしい

Meaning

Kind, mild, and careful, especially in touch or manner. A 'gentle' person is soft in how they treat others — they do not use force or harshness. 'Gentle' can describe how someone acts (a gentle person), how something moves or sounds (a gentle breeze, a gentle knock), or how something is done (handled gently). Note: 'gentle' is not exactly the same as 'kind' — kind means wanting to help others, gentle means being soft and careful in approach.

Examples

• 彼女は子供たちにとても優しく接する。
  She is very gentle with the children.
• 窓から穏やかな風が吹いてきた。
  A gentle breeze came through the window.