A2 Expression خنثی

簡単

kantan

It's easy; Simple

معنی

Statement indicating something is not difficult.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The concept of 'Kantan' is often paired with 'Benri' (convenient) in marketing. Japanese consumers value products that simplify their complex lives. When asked to do something, saying 'Kantan desu' might sound like you are underestimating the work. It's safer to say 'Suguni dekimasu' (I can do it immediately). Students often use 'Kantan' to brag or express relief, but teachers might discourage it to ensure students don't become overconfident. Simplicity is a core tenet of Zen and traditional arts. While 'Kantan' is used for tasks, 'Simple' in art is often called 'Sappari' or 'Wabi-sabi'.

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The 'Ni' Trick

Use '{簡単|かんたん}に' before any verb to sound like you're an expert at it!

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Person Trap

Never call your date '{簡単|かんたん}な{人|ひと}'. It won't end well.

معنی

Statement indicating something is not difficult.

💡

The 'Ni' Trick

Use '{簡単|かんたん}に' before any verb to sound like you're an expert at it!

⚠️

Person Trap

Never call your date '{簡単|かんたん}な{人|ひと}'. It won't end well.

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Summarizing

Start your sentences with '{簡単|かんたん}に{言|い}うと...' to buy time while you think of a summary.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank with the correct form of {簡単|かんたん}.

これはとても(  )な{料理|りょうり}です。

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: {簡単|かんたん}な

When modifying a noun like {料理|りょうり}, you must use the 'na' form.

Which sentence is the most natural way to ask for a brief explanation?

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Both a and b are correct.

You can use '{簡単|かんたん}な' to describe the explanation (noun) or '{簡単|かんたん}に' to describe the act of explaining (verb).

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You found the exam very easy.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: テストは{簡単|かんたん}でした。

{簡単|かんたん} is the standard word for 'easy' in an academic context.

Complete the dialogue.

A: この{本|ほん}、{読|よ}めるかな? B: うん、(  )だよ。

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: {簡単|かんたん}

In casual speech, you can end the sentence with just the adjective.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

When to use {簡単|かんたん}

Tasks

  • Homework
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning
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Communication

  • Brief intro
  • Short email
  • Simple explanation
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Design

  • Simple UI
  • Basic tools
  • Minimalist room

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the blank with the correct form of {簡単|かんたん}. جای خالی A2

これはとても(  )な{料理|りょうり}です。

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: {簡単|かんたん}な

When modifying a noun like {料理|りょうり}, you must use the 'na' form.

Which sentence is the most natural way to ask for a brief explanation? Choose B1

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Both a and b are correct.

You can use '{簡単|かんたん}な' to describe the explanation (noun) or '{簡単|かんたん}に' to describe the act of explaining (verb).

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: You found the exam very easy.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: テストは{簡単|かんたん}でした。

{簡単|かんたん} is the standard word for 'easy' in an academic context.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: この{本|ほん}、{読|よ}めるかな? B: うん、(  )だよ。

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: {簡単|かんたん}

In casual speech, you can end the sentence with just the adjective.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

In daily conversation, {簡単|かんたん} is very common for 'simple.' {易|やさ}しい is often used in textbooks and for 'easy' levels.

No, it's usually rude. Use {優|やさ}しい (kind) or {話|はな}しやすい (easy to talk to).

The most common opposite is {難|むずか}しい (difficult) or {複雑|ふくざつ} (complex).

Use the phrase '{簡単|かんたん}に{言|い}うと' (Kantan ni iu to).

It is a na-adjective. You say '{簡単|かんたん}な', not '{簡単|かんたん}い'.

Yes, '{簡単|かんたん}な{説明|せつめい}' means a brief explanation.

No, but a 'simple' meal might be cheap. Use '{安|やす}い' for price.

Yes, but use it politely (desu/masu). For very formal documents, use {容易|ようい}.

{簡単|かんたん} is 'easy to do,' while {単純|たんじゅん} is 'simple in structure/logic.'

Yes, that is the casual/plain form of '{簡単|かんたん}です'.

عبارات مرتبط

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{易|やさ}しい

synonym

Easy

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{楽|らく}な

similar

Comfortable / Easy

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{容易|ようい}な

specialized form

Easy / Simple

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{複雑|ふくざつ}な

contrast

Complex / Complicated

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{単純|たんじゅん}な

similar

Simple / Naive

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