In Japanese, "easy" is 簡単な (Kantan na). It is a adjective pronounced "kah-n-tah-n nah".
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簡単な is written in kanji and hiragana. Romanised as Kantan na, it sounds roughly like "kah-n-tah-n nah" to an English ear.
この問題はとても簡単です。
Kono mondai wa totemo kantan desu.
This problem is very easy.
Kantan na (簡単な) is a na-adjective meaning simple or easy. It is one of the most useful adjectives for everyday conversation. Its opposite is muzukashii (difficult). Kantan ni means 'simply' or 'in a straightforward way.'
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Buy on Steam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.
簡単な is a na-adjective or noun-adjective. It is neutral in register and fits naturally in both casual and polite sentences. Add na before a noun, or use desu for a polite predicate.
簡単な is written using kanji and hiragana. Kanji characters carry the core meaning; any hiragana or katakana that follow show grammatical endings.
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