Meaning

Primary

Simply

Alternatives

Merely, Only

Word Type

adverb

Explanation

If you're moving towards () simple, you're saying simply, merely, or only.

Reading

たんに
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 単に安い

    simply inexpensive

    単に見る

    to simply look at

    単にある

    to simply be, to simply exist

Context Sentences

コウイチは単に大変な努力家なだけですよ。

It's simply because Koichi is a very hard worker.

「トーフグは、私にとっては単にお金をかせぐためのものではないんです。トーフグこそが私の人生なんです。」と、コウイチは言った。

Koichi said, "To me, Tofugu is not merely for earning money. It's my life."

剣道では、単に相手を倒すことだけではなく、自らの心を鍛えることも重要です。

In kendo, it’s important not simply to defeat your opponent but also to train your own mind.

Kanji Composition