Translation guide
The English adverb 'easily' can express that something is done without difficulty, that something happens very likely or by far, or that someone is relaxed. This guide helps learners choose natural Japanese expressions for each meaning.
Describing that an action is performed with little effort or trouble.
The most common and versatile way to say 'easily'. Used with verbs to mean 'without difficulty'.
この問題は簡単に解けます。
You can solve this problem easily.
Indicating that something is clearly the case, or that something surpasses others without question.
Describing a state of being at ease, not tense or hurried.
Means doing something without worry or pressure, in a carefree way. Often used for social situations or advice.
気楽に話してください。
Please speak freely/easily.
English 'easily' is often used in phrases like 'I can easily imagine' or 'it's easily the best'. In Japanese, these are not always translated with 簡単に. Use the appropriate expression for the intended meaning.
彼が怒るのは想像に難くない。
I can easily imagine him getting angry.
He finished the job easily.
A slightly more formal or written equivalent of 簡単に. Often used in technical or academic contexts.
この機械は容易に操作できます。
This machine can be operated easily.
Implies doing something with comfort or without strain, often physically or mentally. Can also mean 'comfortably'.
この椅子に座ると楽に仕事ができる。
I can work easily when sitting in this chair.
Describes something going smoothly without obstacles, often used for processes or negotiations.
交渉はすんなりまとまった。
The negotiations were settled easily.
Used before adjectives or verbs to mean 'by far' or 'easily the best'. Emphasizes a clear superiority.
この店が断然おいしい。
This restaurant is easily the most delicious.
彼は断然速い。
He is easily the fastest.
Used with numbers or quantities to mean 'easily' or 'well over'. Indicates that a threshold is surpassed with room to spare.
その車は優に200万円する。
That car easily costs 2 million yen.
Colloquially used to mean 'easily' in the sense of surpassing a number or doing something without effort, often in sports or casual talk.
彼は100メートルを軽く10秒で走る。
He easily runs 100 meters in 10 seconds.
Describes a relaxed, unhurried pace. Often used for leisure activities.
休日はのんびり過ごしたい。
I want to spend my day off easily/relaxing.