simplicity; brevity
Refers to being simple, concise, or uncomplicated. Often used in set phrases like 簡にして要を得る (concise and to the point). Antonym: 繁 (complexity).
See also: 簡にして要を得る
Antonyms: 繁
Formal or written term for a letter or written communication. More common in compounds like 書簡 (letter) or 簡易書簡 (simplified letter).
bamboo writing strip (ancient China)
Historical term for a bamboo slip used for writing in ancient China. Rare standalone use; mainly encountered in historical contexts.
In ancient China, they wrote characters on bamboo strips.
Abbreviation of 簡体字 (simplified Chinese character). Used in discussions of Chinese writing systems.
See also: 簡体字
His explanation was concise and to the point.
I sent a letter to the customer.
I'm studying the difference between simplified and traditional characters.
complexity; frequency; trouble · traditional Chinese character; unsimplified Chinese character
simple; easy; uncomplicated · brief; quick; light
simple; simplified · easy; plain
concise; brief; succinct
simple; brief; concise
simple; plain; modest
letter; note; correspondence
simple; easy; convenient
postal life insurance (abbr.)
summary court; court of summary offences
The kanji 簡 originally depicted a bamboo slip used for writing, which led to meanings related to documents and letters. The sense of simplicity likely developed from the idea of something being plain or unadorned.
concise; terse; simple and clear
wooden strip; mokkan; wooden tablet
official letter; formal letter
simple; easy; uncomplicated
short letter; brief note · (one's) letter (humble)
letter; missive
fragment of an old document; scrap of a historical manuscript
received letter; correspondence
bamboo writing strip
crisp; terse; laconic
simple lodging; budget accommodation