Translation guide
Describes doing something with ease, without visible effort, or in a smooth, natural manner. Japanese often uses adverbs, mimetic words, or verb forms to convey this idea.
He solved the problem effortlessly.
Adverbial form of 楽 (comfort/ease). Implies doing something with ease and comfort, often physically or mentally.
She finished the marathon effortlessly.
Mimetic adverb meaning smoothly, without resistance or difficulty. Often used for processes or negotiations.
The negotiations were settled effortlessly.
Mimetic adverb meaning simply, lightly, without much fuss. Can imply doing something with surprising ease.
He finished the job effortlessly.
Adverb meaning easily, without trouble. Slightly literary or emphatic.
He solved the difficult problem effortlessly.
Describing an action performed so smoothly and naturally that it appears effortless.
Mimetic adverb meaning smoothly, lightly, without hesitation. Often used for actions done with natural grace.
She danced the difficult routine effortlessly.
Phrase meaning 'like flowing water', used to describe smooth, effortless movement or speech.
Adverb meaning lightly, easily, as if without weight. Often used for physical actions.
Indicating that something happens naturally, without deliberate thought or strain.
簡単に emphasizes lack of difficulty, while 楽に emphasizes lack of strain or comfort. Use 簡単に for tasks that are not complex, and 楽に for tasks that are physically or mentally undemanding.
Words like すんなり, あっさり, and さらりと are onomatopoeic and convey a sense of smoothness. They are very common in spoken Japanese and add a natural, native-like feel.
He played the piano effortlessly.
He lifted the heavy luggage effortlessly.
He hummed the tune effortlessly.