簡 便(かんべん)

かんべん

na-adjective

handy; simple; convenient

formal

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(かんべん)な方法(ほうほう)で調(しら)べた。

I checked using a simple method.

この道具(どうぐ)は簡便(かんべん)で使(つか)いやすい。

This tool is handy and easy to use.

簡便(かんべん)な操作(そうさ)で誰(だれ)でも使(つか)えるように設計(せっけい)されている。

It's designed so that anyone can use it with simple operation.

Usage

A formal word combining 簡(かん) (simple) and 便(べん) (convenient). Common in technical writing, product descriptions, and formal documents. Less casual than 簡単(かんたん).

Common collocations

簡便(かんべん)な方法(ほうほう) (a simple method)
簡便(かんべん)な操作(そうさ) (simple operation)
簡便(かんべん)さ (simplicity, handiness)

Similar words

簡単(かんたん): simple, easy — more common and casual
手軽(てがる): easy, casual — emphasizes lack of effort or formality
便利(べんり): convenient — focuses on usefulness

Related Words

Synonym: 簡単(かんたん) (common, casual)

Compare: 手軽(てがる) (easy, casual)

Compare: 便利(べんり) (convenient)

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