How do you say "easy" in Japanese?

簡単な

Kantan na

Adjective Kanji

In Japanese, "easy" is 簡単な (Kantan na).

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Pronunciation

簡単な is written using kanji. Romanised as Kantan na, it sounds roughly like "kah-n-tah-n-nah" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Kantan na (簡単な) is a useful na-adjective meaning simple or easy. It is one of the most practical adjectives for conversation, with the adverb kantan ni meaning simply.

Example sentence

この問題はとても簡単です。

Kono mondai wa totemo kantan desu.

This problem is very easy.

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How to remember 簡単な

Kantan sounds simple when spoken, matching its meaning. The rhythm flows smoothly, like completing an easy task.

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Questions about 簡単な

How do you pronounce 簡単な?

簡単な is romanised as Kantan na. Say it roughly like "kah-n-tah-n-nah" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is 簡単な formal or casual?

簡単な is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 簡単な written in Japanese?

簡単な is written using kanji. Kantan na (簡単な) is a useful na-adjective meaning simple or easy.

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