1.
handy; simple; convenient; easy to use
Simple and convenient, requiring little effort or complexity. Used to describe methods, tools, or procedures that are straightforward and practical.
簡便な方法で調べた。
I checked using a simple method.
この道具は簡便で使いやすい。
This tool is handy and easy to use.
簡便な操作で誰でも使えるように設計されている。
It's designed so that anyone can use it with simple operation.
USAGE:
A formal word combining 簡 (simple) and 便 (convenient). Common in technical writing, product descriptions, and formal documents. Less casual than 簡単.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 簡便な方法 (a simple method)
- 簡便な操作 (simple operation)
- 簡便さ (simplicity, handiness)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 簡単: simple, easy — more common and casual
- 手軽: easy, casual — emphasizes lack of effort or formality
- 便利: convenient — focuses on usefulness