単なる
たんなる
tannaru
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 42 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
単なる (たんなる (tannaru)) means "Mere". It is read たんなる (tannaru). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Mere
Also : sheer · simple
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Example Sentences
これは単なる偶然ではないと思う。
これはたんなるぐうぜんではないとおもう。
I think this is not a mere coincidence.
単なるミスが大きな問題に発展した。
たんなるミスがおおきなもんだいにはってんした。
A mere mistake developed into a big problem.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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