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簡素

Reading

Kana: かんそ
Romaji: kanso
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Romaji

Definition

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simplicity; plain

Kanji

Readings: カン、 ケン、 えら.ぶ、 ふだ
Meanings: simplicity, brevity
Readings: ソ、 ス、 もと
Meanings: elementary, principle, naked, uncovered

Example Sentences

その式典(しきてん)簡素(かんそ)だった。
➥The ceremony was simple.
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彼女(かのじょ)簡素(かんそ)なドレスを()ていた。
➥She wore a simple dress.
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芝刈(しばが)()簡素(かんそ)(つく)りの荷車(にぐるま)()んである。
➥Some lawn equipment is loaded into the jerry-built cart.
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(かれ)簡素(かんそ)生活(せいかつ)(おく)った。
➥He lived a simple life.
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(かれ)らは簡素(かんそ)生活(せいかつ)満足(まんぞく)している。
➥They are satisfied with a simple life.
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