JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
簡 — simplicity
- Reading
- カン・ケン・えら.ぶ・ふだ
- Meaning
- simplicity; brevity
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
簡 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is カン・ケン・えら.ぶ・ふだ and it means simplicity; brevity. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
簡 appears in everyday japanese words such as 簡易 (simplicity), 簡潔 (brevity) and 簡素 (simplicity).
Japanese words containing 簡
Frequently asked questions
What does 簡 mean in Japanese?
簡 means simplicity; brevity in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 簡 read?
簡 is read カン・ケン・えら.ぶ・ふだ. Reading it inside real words — 簡易 and 簡潔 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 簡 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 簡 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 簡 in a word?
A common word containing 簡 is 簡易 (かんい) — "simplicity". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 簡 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 簡 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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