“Simplicity” or “Brevity” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “簡”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “簡” means “Letter”, “Note” or “Bamboo writing strip (in ancient China)” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “簡”
Jouyou Kanji “簡” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 18 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | かん(kan) |
| けん(ken) | |
| Kun-Yomi | ふだ(fuda) |
| えら(ぶ)(era(bu)) | |
| Meanings | Card, Label, Tag |
| Letter, Document | |
| Omit, Remove, Reduce, Simplify | |
| Rough, Generous | |
| Choose, Select | |
| Modest, Humble | |
| Careless, Disregard | |
| Inspect, Examine |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “簡”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 簡易(かんい-ka n i) | Simplicity, Easiness, Simpleness |
| 簡閲(かんえつ-ka n e tsu) | Count and checking, Select and investigating |
| 簡潔(かんけつ-ka n ke tsu) | Conciseness, Simplicity, Simple expression and good summarization |
| 簡捷(かんしょう-ka n sho u) | Simple and quick, Swiftness, Speedy, Rapid |
| 簡素(かんそ-ka n so) | Simplicity, Easiness, Plain |
| 簡単(かんたん-ka n ta n) | Easy, Simple, Uncomplicated |
| 簡にして要を得る(かんにしてようをえる-ka n ni shi te yo u wo e ru) | To be brief and to the point, To be succinct |
| 簡抜(かんばつ-ka n ba tsu) | Select, Choose, Pick out |
| 簡便(かんべん-ka n be n) | Simple, Easy, Convenient, Handy |
| 簡明(かんめい-ka n me i) | Terse, Concise, Simple and clear |
| 簡約(かんやく-ka n ya ku) | Concise, Brief, Abridged, Abbreviated, Condensed |
| 簡略(かんりゃく-ka n rya ku) | Simple, Brief |
| 手簡(しゅかん-ka n shu) | Letter, Missive |
| 書簡(しょかん-sho ka n) | Letter, Note, Epistle |
| 竹簡(ちくかん-chi ku ka n) | Bamboo writing strip, Bamboo card |
| 料簡(りょうけん-ryo u ke n) | ① Idea, Thought, Intention, Design, View, Inclination, Decision, Motive, ② Discretion, ③ Forgiveness, Pardon, Toleration, Tolerance |
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