A1 Expression तटस्थ

簡単です

kantan desu

It's easy

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use {簡単|かんたん}です to tell someone that a task or situation is simple and requires little effort.

  • Means: It is simple or easy to do.
  • Used in: Explaining tasks, responding to questions about difficulty, or reassuring others.
  • Don't confuse: {簡単|かんたん} (simple) with {便利|べんり} (convenient).
Checkmark emoji + Smiling face = Easy task accomplished

Explanation at your level:

This phrase is used to say something is not hard. It is a very basic way to describe a task or a situation in daily life.
Learners use this to express that a process is simple. It is common when giving instructions or answering questions about difficulty levels in school or work environments.
This adjective functions as a descriptor for tasks. It is frequently used in professional settings to clarify that a procedure is straightforward, helping to manage expectations during collaborative projects.
Beyond simple tasks, this phrase can be used to characterize complex systems that have been simplified. It reflects a high level of clarity in communication, often used in presentations to describe streamlined workflows.
In advanced contexts, the term can be used ironically or to describe the deceptive simplicity of complex phenomena. It requires nuance in tone to distinguish between genuine ease and oversimplification.
At the C2 level, one understands the sociolinguistic weight of the term. It is used to navigate power dynamics, where claiming a task is 'easy' can either build confidence or inadvertently alienate peers depending on the delivery.

मतलब

Expressing that something is simple.

🌍

सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

Japanese culture values humility. Even if something is easy, people often avoid saying it is 'too' easy to avoid sounding arrogant.

💡

Na-adjective rule

Remember to use 'na' when modifying nouns.

मतलब

Expressing that something is simple.

💡

Na-adjective rule

Remember to use 'na' when modifying nouns.

खुद को परखो

Fill in the blank.

このパズルは＿＿＿です。

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 簡単

Kantan means easy.

🎉 स्कोर: /1

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

1 सवाल

Not if used correctly.

संबंधित मुहावरे

🔗

簡単にする

builds on

To simplify

कहाँ इस्तेमाल करें

🙋

Asking for help

A: これ、難しいですか？

B: いいえ、{簡単|かんたん}です。

neutral
💻

Work task

Boss: この作業はできますか？

Employee: はい、{簡単|かんたん}です。

formal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Can-tan' (Can-tan-do it). If you can do it, it's easy!

Visual Association

A person easily lifting a feather with one finger.

Rhyme

It's easy to see, it's KANTAN for me.

Story

Ken is learning Japanese. He sees a math problem. He smiles and says, 'Kantan desu!' because he knows the answer.

Word Web

簡単難しい単純楽便利簡単にする

चैलेंज

Describe 3 things in your room using 'Kantan desu' in 5 minutes.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Es fácil

Japanese requires 'ni' for adverbial use, while Spanish uses 'fácilmente'.

French high

C'est facile

French uses 'c'est' as a fixed pronoun-verb combo.

German high

Es ist einfach

German word order is more flexible.

Japanese moderate

楽勝です

Rakushou is more colloquial.

Arabic high

إنه سهل

Arabic adjective agreement is more complex.

Easily Confused

簡単です बनाम 便利

Learners mix up 'easy' and 'convenient'.

Kantan = effort, Benri = utility.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (1)

Not if used correctly.

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