Kanji 簡: simplicity, brevity
Key takeaways
Kanji 簡: simplicity, brevity. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 簡
simplicity, brevity
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
In ancient times, people wrote on bamboo (竹) strips instead of paper. Since the space (間) on these strips was limited, the writing had to be simple and brief, leading to the meaning of simplicity.
