मतलब
Statement indicating something is not difficult.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
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'.
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.
मतलब
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.
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.
खुद को परखो
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。
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:
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.
{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。
In casual speech, you can end the sentence with just the adjective.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
When to use {簡単|かんたん}
Tasks
- • Homework
- • Cooking
- • Cleaning
Communication
- • Brief intro
- • Short email
- • Simple explanation
Design
- • Simple UI
- • Basic tools
- • Minimalist room
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासこれはとても（ ）な{料理|りょうり}です。
When modifying a noun like {料理|りょうり}, you must use the 'na' form.
Choose the correct sentence:
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).
Situation: You found the exam very easy.
{簡単|かんたん} is the standard word for 'easy' in an academic context.
A: この{本|ほん}、{読|よ}めるかな？ B: うん、（ ）だよ。
In casual speech, you can end the sentence with just the adjective.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIn 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'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
{易|やさ}しい
synonymEasy
{楽|らく}な
similarComfortable / Easy
{容易|ようい}な
specialized formEasy / Simple
{複雑|ふくざつ}な
contrastComplex / Complicated
{単純|たんじゅん}な
similarSimple / Naive
