簡単な言葉
The English phrase "simple words" is translated into Japanese as 簡単な言葉.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Osaka dialect, thank you is pronounced ookini.
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the particle で (de) to the phrase allows you to express the means or method of 'using' or 'by means of' simple words.
Did you know?
- The character 簡 (kan) in 簡単 is a radical that originally represented a bamboo slip used for writing. This relates the idea of 'simplicity' to the historical brevity of early writing materials.
- Japanese has a concept called やさしい (yasashii) which can mean both 'easy' and 'kind', reflecting a cultural link between simplicity and gentleness.
- The word 簡単 is used in the term 簡単なお願い (kantan na onegai), which literally means 'a simple request' but is often used as a polite preamble to a favor that is actually quite difficult.
Examples in context
- 簡単な言葉で言ってみて。Try and say things using simple words.This sentence is useful for asking someone to try and say things using 簡単な言葉.Tatoeba #12179647 by small_snow, translation #13694678 by terrywallwork
- 簡単な言葉を使ってください。Please use simple words.This sentence is useful for requesting that someone use 簡単な言葉.Tatoeba #10201396 by small_snow, translation #13572291 by CK
- 彼は簡単な言葉で説明した。Kare wa kantan na kotoba de setsumei shita.He explained using simple words.
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Example conversation
Yota is trying to explain a complex topic to Misaki.
- 陽太 Yotaこの部分は少し難しいかもしれません。Kono bubun wa sukoshi muzukashii kamoshiremasen.This part might be a little difficult.
- 美咲 Misaki簡単な言葉で教えてくれる？Kantan na kotoba de oshiete kureru?Can you tell me in simple words?
- 陽太 Yotaいいよ。つまり、こういうことだよ。Ii yo. Tsumari, kou iu koto da yo.Sure. In short, it's like this.
- 美咲 Misakiなるほど、よくわかった！Naruhodo, yoku wakatta!I see, I understand now!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
