noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
simplification; abbreviation; condensation
The act of making something shorter or simpler, often used for texts, explanations, or processes.
この文章を簡約して、要点だけをまとめてください。
Please simplify this text and summarize only the main points.
彼は長い報告書を簡約して、1ページにまとめた。
He condensed the long report into one page.
na-adjective
Describes something that has been made short and to the point, such as a summary or a simplified version.
簡約な説明で十分です。
A concise explanation is sufficient.
この辞書は簡約版なので、持ち運びに便利だ。
This dictionary is an abridged edition, so it's convenient to carry around.