The suffix 〜やすい is used to express that something is easy or comfortable to do. It carries the nuance that the action is generally accessible or doesn't present much difficulty.
| This book is easy to read. | この 本 は 読みやすい です。kono hon wa yomiyasui desu. |
| This pen is easy to write with. | この ペン は 書きやすい です。kono pen wa kakiyasui desu. |
The suffix 〜にくい refers to something that is difficult to perform due to physical, technical, or objective difficulty. It implies that the action is hard to carry out due to its inherent difficulty or complexity.
| This kanji is difficult to write. | この 漢字 は 書きにくい です。kono kanji wa kakinikui desu. |
| This door is hard to open because it’s heavy. | この ドア は 重くて 開けにくい。kono doa wa omokute akenikui. |
The suffix ～づらい describes something that is difficult to do not because of physical or technical reasons, but due to personal, emotional, or situational discomfort. It implies the action can be performed, but it causes discomfort, embarrassment, or is emotionally taxing.
| It's hard to tell him the truth. | 彼 に 本当 の こと を 言いづらい。kare ni hontou no koto o iizurai. |
| These shoes are too small, so it’s uncomfortable to walk. | この 靴 は 小さくて 歩きづらい。kono kutsu wa chiisakute arukizurai. |
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