Japanese Word of the Day
簡単
/kan-TAN/ • adjective — 14th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: simple or easy
Examples
- この問題は簡単です。
(This problem is easy.) - 簡単なレシピを教えてください。
(Please tell me a simple recipe.) - 簡単に解決できる問題です。
(It's a problem that can be solved easily.)
Synonyms
- 易しい
- 単純
The word '簡単' is commonly used to describe tasks, problems, or concepts that are not complicated and can be easily understood or completed.
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