簡素
かんそ
kanso
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 84 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
簡素 (かんそ (kanso)) means "Plain". It is read かんそ (kanso). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Plain
Also : Simple · Modest · Simplicity
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Example Sentences
その邸宅は簡素で上品な設計をしている。
そのていたくはかんそでじょうひんなせっけいをしている。
The mansion features a plain and elegant design.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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