やすやす Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
easily; readily; with ease
usually written using kana alone
Describes doing something without difficulty or effort; often used with the particle と.
やすやす
と
約
束
し
て
は
いけ
ない
。
You shouldn't make promises so readily.
Similar words
- 簡単に
簡単に is the most common way to say 'easily' in modern Japanese; やすやす is more literary and often used with と.
- 容易に
容易に is a formal equivalent of 'easily'; やすやす carries a slightly more casual or emphatic nuance.
Etymology
Reduplication of 安い (やすい, 'easy, peaceful'), with the meaning 'very easily'. The kanji 易 is used for its meaning 'easy'.
