簡単（な）
かんたん
JLPT N5 · vocab_adjectiveMeaning
Simple / Easy
Examples
簡単な問題です。
It's a simple problem.
📖 How to Use
「簡単（な）」is an adjective meaning "Simple / Easy." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「簡単（な）」is read as「かんたん」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「簡単（な）」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「簡単（な）」mean in Japanese?+
「簡単（な）」means "Simple / Easy". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adjective" category.
How do you read 「簡単（な）」?+
「簡単（な）」is read as「かんたん」.
Is 「簡単（な）」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「簡単（な）」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「簡単（な）」?+
簡単な問題です。 — It's a simple problem.
Practice 「簡単（な）」 with spaced repetition