安易

あんい
JLPT:N2
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1

Easy; simple — something that is not difficult or takes little effort.

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安易な方法で問題を解決しようとすると、後で困ることが多い。

If you try to solve a problem in an easy way, you often run into trouble later.

この作業は安易に終わるものではない。

This task is not something that can be finished easily.

安易な選択肢に飛びつかないで、よく考えよう。

Don't jump at the easy option; think it through.

2

Simplistic, careless, or irresponsible — a negative sense meaning someone takes things lightly or is too quick/loose in judgment.

Na-AdjectiveNoun

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安易に他人の意見を批判するのはよくない。

It's not good to criticize others' opinions lightly.

彼は安易に約束をするタイプだ。

He's the type to make promises carelessly.

安易な結論に飛びつかず、証拠を集めよう。

Don't jump to a simplistic conclusion; gather the evidence.

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