簡素(かんそ)

かんそ
na-adjective
simple, plain, austere
appearance
1. simple, plain, austere
Lacking unnecessary complexity or ornamentation; unadorned and basic in design or style.
簡素(かんそ)な部屋(へや)だ。
It's a simple room.
簡素(かんそ)な生活(せいかつ)を送(おく)る。
To lead a simple lifestyle.
式典(しきてん)は簡素(かんそ)に行(おこな)われた。
The ceremony was conducted simply.

Usually positive: plainness by design, with nothing extra.

Common collocations

  • 簡素(かんそ)な生活(せいかつ): simple lifestyle
  • 簡素(かんそ)なデザイン: simple design
  • 簡素(かんそ)な式(しき): simple ceremony
  • 簡素(かんそ)化(か)する: to simplify (procedures, rules)

Similar words

Related Words

Antonym: 豪華(ごうか) (luxurious)
Compare: 枯淡(こたん) (refined simplicity)
Compare: 簡略(かんりゃく) (simplification)
Compare: 質素(しっそ) (simple, frugal)
Compare: 簡単(かんたん) (easy, simple)
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Added 2026.2.1 11:36 · Revised 2026.9.30 22:08
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