簡単
かんたん
kantan
JLPT N4nounVocabularyLevel 24 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

簡単 (かんたん (kantan)) means "Easy". The reading is かんたん (kantan). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

Easy

Also : Simple · Uncomplicated

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Example Sentences

この本は簡単です。

このほんはかんたんです。

This book is simple.

この本はとても簡単です。

このほんはとてもかんたんです。

This book is very simple.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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