簡潔
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Base na-adjective form. Used to describe something brief, clear, or straightforward without unnecessary details. Attach 『な』 (na) before a noun, e.g., 『簡潔な説明』 (kanketsu na setsumei, 'concise explanation').
Theme
In a university library, User and their friend Aiko review a presentation draft, focusing on making the content more concise.
簡潔
かんけつ
concise / simple
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'can' that's 'just' simple and brief — 'can-just' sounds like 簡潔 (kanketsu, 'concise'). Think of a concise message in a can!
Cultural Note
In Japanese communication, being 『簡潔』 (kanketsu, 'concise') is highly valued, especially in business and writing. It reflects clarity and respect for others' time, often emphasized in『報告』 (houkoku, 'reports') and『メール』 (meeru, 'emails').
Forms
Base: 簡潔Base na-adjective form. Used to describe something brief, clear, or straightforward without unnecessary details. Attach 『な』 (na) before a noun, e.g., 『簡潔な説明』 (kanketsu na setsumei, 'concise explanation').
Negative: 簡潔ではないAdd 『ではない』 (de wa nai, 'is not') after the base form → 『簡潔ではない』 (kanketsu de wa nai).
Past: 簡潔だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past) after the base form → 『簡潔だった』 (kanketsu datta).
Adverbial: 簡潔にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial) after the base form → 『簡潔に』 (kanketsu ni). Used to modify verbs, e.g., 『簡潔に話す』 (kanketsu ni hanasu, 'to speak concisely').
Comparative: より簡潔Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective → 『より簡潔』 (yori kanketsu).
Superlative: 一番簡潔Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + base adjective → 『一番簡潔』 (ichiban kanketsu).