The quality of being soft or tender — how soft something feels or its suppleness; can also describe gentleness in manner.
新しい毛布の柔らかさに驚いた。
I was surprised by how soft the new blanket is.
赤ちゃんの肌の柔らかさは特別だ。
A baby's skin is especially soft.
彼女の話し方には柔らかさがあって、聞きやすい。
Her way of speaking has a softness that makes it easy to listen to.