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簡単な

kantanna
adjective★Beginner— simple
general

easy to understand or do; simple; straightforward

日本語は簡単な言語です

Japanese is an easy language.

簡単なレシピを探しています

I'm looking for a simple recipe.

💡

Often used to describe tasks, concepts, or instructions that require little effort or complexity.

Collocations

簡単な問題simple problem簡単な方法simple method簡単な説明simple explanation

Synonyms

易しい容易な簡単

Antonyms

難しい複雑な困難な

Related Phrases

簡単に言うとphrase
in simple terms
簡単な仕事phrase
easy job

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'簡単な' is often used to describe things that are easy to understand or do, such as tasks, instructions, or concepts.

⚡Gold Rule

Positive Connotation

The word generally has a positive connotation, indicating ease or simplicity.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb '簡単にする' (to simplify), combining '簡' (simple) and '単' (single, one).

📝Usage Notes

Can be used to describe both physical tasks and abstract concepts. Often used in everyday conversation and instructions.

Word Breakdown

簡
simple
root
+
単
single, one
root
+
な
adjectival suffix
suffix
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