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かんたん
kantan
Description
「かんたん」は、むずかしくなくて、すぐにできることを言うときに使います。
"かんたん" is used when something is not difficult and can be done quickly.
「かんたんな問題」や「かんたんに作る」のように、よく使う言葉です。
It is a common word used in phrases like "かんたんな問題" (easy problem) and "かんたんに作る" (make easily).
Meanings
簡単kantan
easy; simple; not difficult
このテストはかんたんでした。
This test was easy.
簡単kantan
brief; quick; without much detail
かんたんに説明します。
I will explain it simply.
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Notes
- Etymology
簡 (brief) + 単 (single); usually written in kanji 簡単, na-adjective.
- Nuance
かんたん covers both 'easy to do' and 'brief/concise'; opposite of 難しい (difficult).
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