簡単（かんたん）
JLPT N5 · na-adjective
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, stays high, no drop
Meaning: easy / simple
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 簡単で | かんたんで |
| ta-form (past) | 簡単だった | かんたんだった |
| nai-form (negative) | 簡単ではない | かんたんではない |
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Example sentences
- この料理は簡単に作れる。 — This dish is easy to make.
- 問題は思ったより簡単だった。 — The problem was easier than I expected.
Idioms & proverbs containing “簡単”
- 簡単明瞭 (かんたんめいりょう) — simple and clear
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