Keyword
simple
Info
FrequencyTop 600-700
Type
Kyōiku (6th grade) 
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KankenLevel 5
Heisig1749
Readings
かん
(99%)
Composed of
bamboo
gate
sun
Mnemonic

A pictograph of a gate through which the sun is shining with a simple bamboo-like decoration on the top.

Do not confuse with 間 which doesn't have the bamboo.

Used in vocabulary (101 in total)
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)
simple; simplified; easy; plain
Examples (200 in total)
It surely won't end easily.
It would be best if that could be done, but it is not easy.
It's not something you can buy so easily.
It is a simple thing, mind you.
It's easy once you try riding it.
In fact, it is a very simple matter.
Actually, it's easier to do it with both hands.
He easily opens the heavy-looking wooden door and goes inside.
It's not a distance you can easily get to.
Childhood dreams aren't so easy to give up, are they?
Of course, things did not go that easily.
It is an extremely simple method.
You don't look like the type who opens up their heart that easily.
Going to Tokyo is probably not that easy.
This machine is easy to operate.
There is no way I can easily forget it.
After briefly finishing the greetings, I immediately begin to discuss the details of the request.
It might actually be easy for people who rely on their instincts.
Those who are royalty must not bow their heads easily, you know?
I am well aware that I cannot win easily.
They must be able to easily formulate a strategy that exploits that weakness.
It's not something you can easily break into.
Of course, it is not a simple task.
I guess it won't go that easily, huh?
When someone else is involved, it won't go that smoothly.
It would be easy for a doctor, wouldn't it?
So he won't get discouraged or run away from things that easily.
This method is simple and safe.
Since it is an easy job, it is better to get it done now.
It is not something that can be easily cured.
The bond between siblings can't be broken easily.
It looks difficult at first glance, but it's simple, isn't it?
But my eyes can't be fooled that easily.
It was easy to deceive the teacher.
One can easily falsify one's age.
I made sure it wouldn't break easily.
He casually turned down an offer of a hundred million.
It's not something an amateur can make that easily.
It is certainly not a simple task.
It is not something that can be handled so easily.
After finishing a brief exchange, the man fell silent again.
This is probably the easiest request among these.
It is not the kind of thing that can be easily expressed.
Resentment over losing one's home and family doesn't fade all that easily.
When crushed with a finger, the fragments easily crumbled.
It won't tear that easily.
Such specially made pots are not likely to be easily obtained.
It is easy to encourage someone by saying, 'You can come back again tomorrow.'
A person's true nature cannot be easily changed.
The shape can be simpler.
It takes the form of a complex game, but it looks simple.
Eradicating the roots of crime isn't easy.
If you tie a kimono obi firmly, it won't come undone easily, you know.
Coming up with new ideas is not easy.
We exchange words briefly and pass each other.
You ought to feel ashamed of asking such a simple thing.
That belt does not come off easily.
The conditions for obtaining it were simple, but isn't it pretty good?
That is not something one can easily sneak into.
It is not easy to procure or dispose of.
One can easily imagine that they must be extremely wealthy.
As long as we know the whereabouts, it's easy to get it back.
It is thought that it could be easily obtained.
Attaching is easy; you just stick them together.
This is not an opponent you can easily deal with.
The steps to clear it are simple.
The documents laid out a detailed procedure, so it's really easy.
The reason for putting it off is simple.
If it is just to remove it, it can be done easily.
I could easily picture that scene.
One's personality doesn't change that easily.
Even if you have no acquaintances who will invite you, you can easily register.
But when I looked it up, it seems they sell a simplified model.
First, I set up the simple light I had with me near the mouth of the hole.
It opened so easily that it was anticlimactic.
The lock was not engaged, and the door opened easily.
Therefore, let me first briefly convey the reason.
Please state the situation concisely.
Theories should be as concise as possible.
I conveyed only what I wanted to say, concisely.
Seeing into people's hearts is easy.
Then, let's look into a simple collection of spells.
As expected, shooting fish in the sea is not easy.
Life in the mountains is extremely simple.
The room and desk are of a simpler construction than a classroom, but they are sufficient.
The self-introduction ended simply, and it was decided to head to the carriage outside.
From what I can see, he lives a very simple and clean life.
However, even if we call it a parliament, is it really something one can join so easily?
For the sake of the whole clan, individual freedom is easily crushed.
Establishing a department is not easy.
I don't think it's okay to just easily dodge it.
Telling people apart is easy.
So discrimination and prejudice don't go away that easily, huh.
Although it is separated by a wall, one can easily go back and forth by passing through the back entrance.
The nest easily caught fire and continued to burn for a while.
Since I don't have time, I'll skip various things and explain briefly.
You wouldn't let go of such an interesting sample so easily, would you?
It was easily converted into an illustration style.
The first three questions were easy.
Applying only takes a simple procedure.
Beating a powerhouse team isn't easy.
As expected, they were not an opponent who would lose easily.
Nevertheless, the reason I still have it is simple.
Now, let me briefly explain the sequence of events.
However, we ran into an unexpected situation, and things didn't go smoothly.
Was that too easy?
This one is a lot easier.
This work isn't easy.
This book is so easy that even a child can read it.
This book seems easy to me.
This book is easy to read.
It is easy for me to read this book.
This is too easy for me.
This is simple.
I thought doing this would be easy.
This is easy for me.
It was easy for me to do so.
It might not be that easy.
I found it easy to answer the question.
The place is easy to reach from here.
It sounds easier that way.
The reason is very simple.
It's not as easy as you think.
It's not quite as simple as that.
Doing that wasn't as easy as I expected.
I don't think it's that simple.
I knew that it wouldn't be that easy.
It's not that simple.
The smallest child knows such a simple thing.
Of course, it's not that simple.
It's not easy for me.
You can do this with ease.
It looks easy when you do it.
He isn't going to forgive me so easily.
Don't worry. It's easy.
That was easier than I expected.
That was easier than I thought.
It was easier than it seemed at first glance.
It wasn't easy for me.
You should begin with books you can easily understand.
It's easy to learn.
It's easy to explain.
Reading is easier than writing.
It won't be an easy thing to do.
It's not easy to find a job in my country.
I don't cry easily.
It seemed easy.
Making friends is simple for guys.
It is easy to make friends even in the new places.
I found the game easy.
This is the simplest way.
That was pretty easy to do.
This work is by no means easy.
She finished the job with ease.
It's easier to have fun than to work.
Perhaps it's not that simple.
This question is very simple.
Will you please put that in simpler words?
That which is easily acquired is easily lost.
I found it easy to find the building.
It is easy for him to carry the stone.
When they arrived in the town they found it easy to make friends.
It wasn't easy to solve this problem.
It probably won't be easy to do that.
It was easy to fix.
I solved the problem easily.
It is easy for me to solve the problem.
It is not easy to solve the problem.
He solved all of the problems simply.
I found it easy when I gave it a try.
It's so easy when you know the rules.
He gave a short account of the accident.
The exam was easy.
You can't fool me so easily.
Swimming is easy for me.
Swimming is easy.
Unfortunately, it wasn't that easy.
Unfortunately, it's not that simple.
These questions are easy to answer.
I'll try to use simple words.
Is it easier to love or hate someone?
He won the race easily.
This book is easy to read, since it's written in simple English.
It is written in simple English.
It was not so simple to write a letter in English.
Ask me some simple questions so that I can practice answering in English.
English is not easy, but it is interesting.
It's easier to learn English than you think.
Speaking English isn't easy.
Speaking English isn't easy, but it's fun.
Persons with special skills can easily get jobs.
She passed the examination with ease.
Even a monkey can solve a problem as simple as this one.
It is easy for a monkey to climb a tree.
Learning a language is not easy.
It's not that easy to learn a new language after fifty.
What seems easy at first often turns out to be difficult.
Driving a car is really very simple.
This problem is too simple, so it is hardly worth discussing.
The shopping district is easily accessible from our house.