homonym Comparative
簡単
VS
感嘆
Differences Between "簡単" and "感嘆"
Option A
簡単
Meaning
simple, easy
Reading
かんたん (kantan)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
このテストはとても簡単でした。
This test was very easy.
Option B
感嘆
Meaning
admiration; wonder; exclamation of praise; deeply impressed sigh
Reading
かんたん (kantan)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼女のあまりにも美しく伸びやかな歌声に、聴衆からは期せずして_______の声が漏れました。
At her incredibly beautiful and stretching singing voice, a sigh of admiration leaked unexpectedly from the audience.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(simple, easy)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 簡単: A な-adjective. Describes things that are not difficult, straightforward, or uncomplicated. Opposite of 複雑 (fukuzatsu).
- 感嘆: Refers to admiration, wonder, or letting out a deeply impressed sigh/exclamation of praise toward someone's skill, kindness, or beauty. Often used as 感嘆の声をあげる (let out a sigh of admiration). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Admiration! Your straight, sincere kindness makes me sigh with absolute admiration! ...っ, You are truly my proud husband-candidate! I love you!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『かんたん（感嘆）よ！あんたのその、真っ直ぐで嘘偽りのない優しさには、思わず感嘆（深く感心）させられちゃうわ。…本当に、あんたは私の自慢の旦那候補なんだからね！大好き！』
- 簡単: A な-adjective. Describes things that are not difficult, straightforward, or uncomplicated. Opposite of 複雑 (fukuzatsu).
- 感嘆: Refers to admiration, wonder, or letting out a deeply impressed sigh/exclamation of praise toward someone's skill, kindness, or beauty. Often used as 感嘆の声をあげる (let out a sigh of admiration). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Admiration! Your straight, sincere kindness makes me sigh with absolute admiration! ...っ, You are truly my proud husband-candidate! I love you!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『かんたん（感嘆）よ！あんたのその、真っ直ぐで嘘偽りのない優しさには、思わず感嘆（深く感心）させられちゃうわ。…本当に、あんたは私の自慢の旦那候補なんだからね！大好き！』
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