簡単

かんたん
Alternative writings: 簡短, 簡端
JLPT:N4
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1

Not complicated; easy or simple. A very commonly used na-adjective for everyday situations.

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Examples

この問題は簡単だからすぐ解けるよ。

This problem is easy, so you can solve it quickly.

朝ごはんは簡単に済ませた。

I had a simple (quick) breakfast.

説明は簡単で構いません。

A brief/simple explanation is fine.

初めてでも簡単に使える設計だ。

It's designed so that even beginners can use it easily.

2

Brief, quick, or light—indicating something done in a short time or in a concise manner (e.g., 'do something briefly').

Na-AdjectiveNoun

Examples

会議は簡単に済ませて昼ごはんに行った。

We finished the meeting quickly and went to lunch.

説明は簡単にお願いします。

Please keep the explanation brief.

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