This is the 1435th most frequent Japanese word.
柔らか
Soft; gentle; flexible.
In this sentence, '柔らかい' describes the texture of bread, indicating it's soft.
このパンはとても柔らかい。
This bread is very soft.
Here, '柔らか' metaphorically represents the gentleness or kindness in speech.
彼の言葉は柔らかで優しい。
His words are soft and gentle.
In this context, '柔らかな' is used to describe the subtle and non-harsh quality of light.