単純
たんじゅん
tanjun
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 35 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
単純 (たんじゅん (tanjun)) means "Simple". It is read たんじゅん (tanjun). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Simple
Also : Plain · Uncomplicated · Naive · Straightforward
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Example Sentences
彼の説明は単純だったが、誰もが理解できた。
かれのせつめいはたんじゅんだったが、だれもがりかいできた。
His explanation was simple, but everyone could understand it.
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 Jun 11, 2026
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