簡素 | Japanese meaning

簡素【かんそ】

Frequency rank: 7,993. – 8,005.

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

simple; plain; modest

Forms

簡素【かんそ】Frequency rank: 7,993. – 8,005.
かんそ

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simple

This meaning conveys the idea of something being uncomplicated or lacking in complexity, often valued for its straightforwardness.

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His lifestyle was simple, as he did not possess anything unnecessary.

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A house with a simple design is my ideal.

plain

This usage refers to something that is without embellishments or decoration, often appreciated for its elegance in simplicity.

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She prefers plain clothing and does not wear flashy things.

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I mainly use plain dishes, but the food looks great on them.

modest

This meaning relates to something that is humble or moderate in nature, not extravagant or ostentatious.

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His modest lifestyle reflects his humility.

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He lives in a modest house, yet he is very successful.

Generated collocations (experimental)

simple lifeplain designmodest mealto simplifyplain documentmodest housesimple clothingprecisely because it is simplesimplificationthe beauty of simplicity

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

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むだが無駄がはぶいて省いてありしっそ質素なこと．.また、そのさま．.

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Example sentences

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1. 。

She wore a simple dress.

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2. 。

They are satisfied with a simple life.

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3. 。

He lived a simple life.

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4. 。

Some lawn equipment is loaded into the jerry-built cart.

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5. だっ。

The ceremony was simple.

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6. ときぽなトキポナ、。

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簡素【かんそ】

Frequency rank: 7,993. – 8,005.

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

simple; plain; modest

Forms

簡素【かんそ】Frequency rank: 7,993. – 8,005.
かんそ

Generated definitions (experimental)

simple

This meaning conveys the idea of something being uncomplicated or lacking in complexity, often valued for its straightforwardness.

、。

His lifestyle was simple, as he did not possess anything unnecessary.

、。

A house with a simple design is my ideal.

plain

This usage refers to something that is without embellishments or decoration, often appreciated for its elegance in simplicity.

、。

She prefers plain clothing and does not wear flashy things.

、。

I mainly use plain dishes, but the food looks great on them.

modest

This meaning relates to something that is humble or moderate in nature, not extravagant or ostentatious.

、。

His modest lifestyle reflects his humility.

、。

He lives in a modest house, yet he is very successful.

Generated collocations (experimental)

simple lifeplain designmodest mealto simplifyplain documentmodest housesimple clothingprecisely because it is simplesimplificationthe beauty of simplicity

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

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