簡単

kantan
adjectiveBeginner
general

easy, simple, straightforward

この問題は簡単だ

This problem is easy

簡単な説明をしてください

Please give a simple explanation

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Often used to describe tasks, problems, or explanations that require little effort or complexity.

Collocations

簡単にeasily簡単なsimple

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Related Phrases

簡単に言うとphrase
to put it simply

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

Use '簡単' to describe things that are not complicated or require little effort.

Gold Rule

Adjective Form

When used as an adjective, it follows the pattern '簡単な' (e.g., 簡単な問題).

📖Word Origin

Composed of '簡' (kan, meaning 'simple') and '単' (tan, meaning 'single'), emphasizing straightforwardness.

📝Usage Notes

Can be used as a na-adjective (簡単だ) or as a noun (簡単). Often followed by 'に' to mean 'easily'.

Word Breakdown

simple
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single
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