synonym Comparative
簡単な
VS
簡略
Differences Between "簡単な" and "簡略"
Option A
簡単な
Meaning
easy, simple
Reading
かんたんな (kantan na)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この問題は私にとって簡単です。
This problem is easy for me.
Option B
簡略
Meaning
simple; simplified; brief
Reading
かんりゃく (kanryaku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
手続きを簡略化することで、時間が大幅に短縮された。
By simplifying the procedures, the time was significantly reduced.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(easy, simple)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 簡単な: Refers to something that is not difficult or complicated to do, understand, or solve. (行う、理解する、解決することが難しくない、複雑でないことを指します。)
- 簡略: Describes something made simpler by omitting details or steps, often for efficiency or convenience. Similar to 簡潔 but more about simplification of a process, procedure, or form rather than style of expression. Often used as a な-adjective (簡略な) or a noun.
- 簡単な: Refers to something that is not difficult or complicated to do, understand, or solve. (行う、理解する、解決することが難しくない、複雑でないことを指します。)
- 簡略: Describes something made simpler by omitting details or steps, often for efficiency or convenience. Similar to 簡潔 but more about simplification of a process, procedure, or form rather than style of expression. Often used as a な-adjective (簡略な) or a noun.
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