simple in Japanese
simple in Japanese is 簡単, 単純, 易い — simple means easy to understand or do; not complicated.
simple in Japanese
簡単
Pronounced: kantan
(heading, technical) Structurally uncomplicated.
単純
Pronounced: tanjun
(heading, technical) Structurally uncomplicated.
易い
Pronounced: yasui
(heading, technical) Structurally uncomplicated.
What does "simple" mean?
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adj Easy to understand or do; not complicated.
"The instructions were simple enough for a child to follow."
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adj Plain, with no extra decoration or fuss.
"She wore a simple black dress to the funeral."
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adj Honest and straightforward, without any hidden agenda; sometimes, unflatteringly, naive or slow-witted.
"He's a simple, good-hearted man who trusts everyone."
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noun A medicinal herb, or a remedy made from just one plant (an older, mostly historical use).
"The apothecary kept a garden of simples for making tinctures."
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simple in a sentence
- The instructions were simple enough for a child to follow.
- It's a simple fix — just restart the router.
- She wore a simple black dress to the funeral.
- The room had simple white walls and a plain wooden floor.
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What is "simple" in Japanese?
"simple" in Japanese is 簡単, 単純, 易い. simple means: Easy to understand or do; not complicated.
How do you pronounce 簡単?
"simple" in Japanese is 簡単, pronounced "kantan".
How do you use "simple" in a sentence?
Example: "The instructions were simple enough for a child to follow." In Japanese, "simple" is 簡単, 単純, 易い.
Are there other ways to say "simple" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "simple": 簡単, 単純, 易い.
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