簡単
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Base na-adjective form. Used with 『な』 (na) before nouns, e.g., 『簡単な問題』 (kantan na mondai, 'simple problem').
Theme
Two coworkers, Ken and User, are discussing a new software tool they need to learn for a project at their tech company.
簡単
かんたん
simple
Core Language Building BlocksCore Adjectives
Memory Hook
Imagine a simple puzzle with only one piece. You say, 'It's so simple!' — think of 'kan' (like 'can') and 'tan' (like 'tan' color) blending into 『簡単』 (kantan, 'simple'). 'Can-tan' → simple as can be!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『簡単』 (kantan) is often used in instructions, recipes, or product descriptions to indicate ease of use. For example, 『簡単レシピ』 (kantan reshipi, 'simple recipe') is common in cooking shows and magazines.
Forms
Base: 簡単Base na-adjective form. Used with 『な』 (na) before nouns, e.g., 『簡単な問題』 (kantan na mondai, 'simple problem').
Negative: 簡単じゃないAdd 『じゃない』 (janai, 'is not') after the base → 『簡単じゃない』 (kantan janai).
Past: 簡単だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past copula) after the base → 『簡単だった』 (kantan datta).
Adverbial: 簡単にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial marker) after the base → 『簡単に』 (kantan ni).
Comparative: より簡単Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番簡単Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + base adjective.