簡
Kanji · N2
簡 / simplicity
Kanji for simplicity or brevity.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | カン、ケン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | えら.ぶ、ふだ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
簡 carries the meaning simplicity or brevity.
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Common compounds with 簡
簡易かんいsimple / simplified
簡単かんたんsimple / easy / uncomplicated
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