簡易(かんい)

かんい
na-adjective
simple, simplified, easy
formaldescriptive
1. simple, simplified, basic
Describes something that is made simple or basic for ease of use, often a simplified version of something more complex or permanent. Commonly used for temporary, portable, or scaled-down versions of facilities and equipment.
簡易(かんい)ベッドを設置(せっち)した。
We set up a simple bed.
災害(さいがい)時(じ)に簡易(かんい)トイレが配(くば)られた。
Portable toilets were distributed during the disaster.
まずは簡易(かんい)な検査(けんさ)を行(おこな)い、必要(ひつよう)に応(おう)じて精密(せいみつ)検査(けんさ)をする。
First a simple test is done, and a detailed examination is performed if necessary.

Usage

Most commonly used as a modifier in compounds: 簡易(かんい) + noun. Implies a functional but basic version of something, often temporary or portable. Not typically used as a predicate (簡易(かんい)だ is uncommon).

Common collocations

  • 簡易(かんい)トイレ: portable toilet
  • 簡易(かんい)ベッド: cot, simple bed
  • 簡易(かんい)検査(けんさ): simple test/screening
  • 簡易(かんい)包装(ほうそう): simple packaging
  • 簡易(かんい)裁判所(さいばんしょ): summary court
  • 簡易(かんい)保険(ほけん): postal life insurance (simplified)

Similar words

簡単(かんたん) (easy, simple) is more commonly used in everyday speech and covers both "easy to do" and "simple." 簡易(かんい) specifically means "simplified" or "basic version" and is more formal.

Related Words

Compare: 簡単(かんたん) (easy, simple (everyday))
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