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simplification; abbreviation; brevity
Making something simpler or shorter by removing unnecessary complexity or detail. Describes both the act and the resulting state of being simplified.
手続きを簡略化する。
To simplify the procedures.
簡略な説明でお願いします。
Please give a brief explanation.
報告書の書式を簡略化したおかげで、作成時間が大幅に短縮された。
Thanks to simplifying the report format, the time needed to prepare it was greatly reduced.
Composed of 簡 (simple/brief) and 略 (abbreviation/omission). Often used with 化 as 簡略化 (simplification as a process) or as a na-adjective meaning 'simple/brief.'
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 簡略化: simplification (as a process)
- 簡���化する: to simplify
- 簡略な説明: brief explanation
- 簡略な手順: simplified procedure
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 簡潔: concise / succinct — emphasizes clarity and being to the point
- 省略: omission / abbreviation — focuses on leaving things out
- 簡素: simple / plain — emphasizes lack of decoration or ornamentation
- 略: abbreviation — a shorter form of a word or phrase