🇯🇵 How to say

“easy” in Japanese

簡単かんたん
Illustration of "easy" in a Japanese cultural setting
A person effortlessly assembling a piece of flat-pack furniture with just a few tools, smiling as the instructions are clear and the steps are straightforward.

Usage note

かんたん is a casual and common word for describing something that requires little effort or is uncomplicated, often used in daily conversation and work contexts.

Examples

  • この仕事はかんたんです。

    This work is easy.

  • かんたんなタスクを終えました。

    I finished a simple task.

  • 説明書がかんたんで助かった。

    The instructions were simple and helpful.

Quick check

What does "簡単" mean?

  • A. easy
  • B. good
  • C. expensive
  • D. short

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