柔らかい

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 柔らかい(やわらかい) is an adjective describing something as soft rather than hard.
• Basic usage: It describes the soft interior of freshly baked bread.
  • 焼きたてのパンは中が柔らかい。

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Texture and impression
  • 柔らかいパン describes bread's texture, while 柔らかい表情 describes a gentle facial expression or impression.