Quick answer
簡 is the kanji for "Brevity / Simplicity". A common reading is えら.ぶ (erabu). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Brevity / Simplicity
Also : Brevity · Simplicity
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 簡 represents 'SIMPLICITY'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of simplicity.
On-reading: かん — remember this sound by associating it with simplicity. Kun-reading: えら.ぶ.
Example Sentences
手続きを簡略化することで、利用者の負担が軽くなります。
てつづきをかんりゃくかすることで、りようしゃのふたんがかるくなります。
By simplifying procedures, the burden on users decreases.
簡単そうに見える仕事でも、実際にやってみると難しいことがあります。
かんたんそうにみえるしごとでも、じっさいにやってみるとむずかしいことがあります。
Even work that looks easy can be difficult when you actually try it.
Vocabulary using 簡
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