Frequency rank: 1,405.
- simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naiveantonym: 複雑
adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward
- simple-minded; naive
This meaning refers to something that is easy to understand or not complicated. It can describe a concept, process, or even an object that lacks complexity.
This meaning refers to someone who may lack sophistication or has a straightforward and potentially innocent way of thinking. It can imply a lack of critical thinking or awareness about complex issues.
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I can't tell her now. It's not that simple anymore.
Math is like love: a simple idea, but it can get complicated.
The new school is of simple and modern construction.
As far as I am concerned, the problem is not a simple one.
What seems simple to you seems complex to me.
Russell was a brilliant philosopher, but even the simplest practical task was quite beyond him.
Wait a second. Do you just think that all's well that ends well? That's not the way it is.
The problem is not as simple as it might seem at first sight.
These creatures evolved from simpler organisms like jellyfish.
With this one exception, it is quite wrong to suppose that a simple culture will also have a simple language.