やす
 
 
 
 

expression, Godan verb

  1. to take the easy way out, to take the path of least resistance.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
やす
 
 
 
 
易きにつく やすきにつく
やす
 
 
 
易きに付く やすきにつく

Contained Kanji Breakdown

easy, ready to, simple
イ エキ やす.い (5th, N3)
day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)
not, must not, do not
モチ ブツ ボツ (Kentei Pre-1)
wrapping enclosure, wrapping radical (no. 20)
ホウ つつ.む (Kentei 1)