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簡単

kantan

Description

「簡単」は、むずかしくなくて、すぐにできることをあらわす言葉です。

"簡単" is a word that means something is not difficult and can be done quickly.

問題やしごとが「簡単だ」と言うときや、物事をかんたんに説明するときに使います。

We use "簡単" when saying a problem or task is easy, or when explaining things simply.

Meanings

簡単kantan

easy; not difficult

このテストはとても簡単でした。

This test was very easy.

簡単kantan

simple; brief; uncomplicated

簡単な説明をお願いします。

Please give a simple explanation.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    簡 (brief) + 単 (single) — a na-adjective meaning simple or easy.

  • Nuance

    use 簡単に as an adverb ('easily, briefly'), e.g. 簡単に言うと (to put it simply).

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