simple
gb/sˈɪmpəl/ us/sˈɪmpəl/
A1
英語
~ 700
語義
0件の語義
adjective
A1
property
1
Easy to understand or do
Easy to understand or do; not hard.
用法パターン：
[something] is simple
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'simple' with 'single'. 'Simple' means not difficult; 'single' means only one.
類義語
easy (More common in everyday speech; can imply less effort.)
対義語
complicated (Implies something has many parts and is harder to understand or do.)
コロケーション
simple task
|simple answer
|simple question
|simple instructions
|simple solution
テーマ
daily life
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The instructions are simple and clear.
- It was a simple question, but nobody knew the answer.
- Cooking this dish is quite simple.
学習者向け例文
- This game is simple.
- The test is simple.
- Her plan is simple and good.
adjective
A2
property
2
Plain in style or appearance
Plain and without extra decoration.
用法パターン：
[something] is simple
類義語
plain (Focuses more on lacking decoration or complexity in appearance.)
対義語
fancy (Describes something with elaborate design or decoration.)
コロケーション
simple dress
|simple design
|simple style
|simple meal
テーマ
daily life
|fashion
|clothing
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She wore a simple black dress.
- The cabin was furnished in a simple style.
- We had a simple lunch of bread and cheese.
学習者向け例文
- I like your simple shirt.
- The room is simple.
- We eat a simple dinner.
adjective
B1
property
3
Having few parts or elements
Made of only a few parts.
用法パターン：
[something] is simple
類義語
basic (Emphasizes the fundamental nature rather than low difficulty.)
対義語
complex (Involves many interconnected parts.)
コロケーション
simple machine
|simple structure
|simple system
テーマ
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
例文
- A lever is a simple machine.
- The design is simple yet effective.
- This is a simple circuit with just two components.
学習者向け例文
- This is a simple machine.
- The toy has a simple shape.
- We use a simple tool.
adjective
B1
property
4
Modest in lifestyle or habits
Living in a modest way without many luxuries.
用法パターン：
[someone] lives a simple life
類義語
modest (Focuses on humbleness rather than ease.)
対義語
extravagant (Characterized by excessive spending or luxury.)
コロケーション
simple life
|simple living
テーマ
lifestyle
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- They chose to live a simple life in the countryside.
- He enjoys the simple pleasures of gardening and reading.
- Her home reflects her simple lifestyle.
学習者向け例文
- I want a simple life.
- They live a simple life.
- He likes a simple home.
adjective
informal
B2
property
5
Not very intelligent (informal)
Not smart; not showing good thinking (informal).
類義語
slow-witted (More formal and less colloquial than 'simple' in this sense.)
対義語
clever (Quick to understand and think of good ideas.)
コロケーション
a bit simple
テーマ
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- He's a bit simple, so be patient with him.
- I think she’s too simple to see what’s going on.
- They treated him as if he were simple.
学習者向け例文
- He is a bit simple.
- She is simple and does not see the trick.
- They think I am simple.
文法
辞書形
simple
IPA
GB/sˈɪmpəl/
US/sˈɪmpəl/
音節・強勢
simple （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (simple)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: simple
- Comparative: simpler
- Superlative: simplest
関連語
Forms
simpler
adjective
simplest
adjective
Core family
Related words
simplification
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
complex
adjective B1
complicated
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
simplistic
adjective C1
oversimplify
verb
表現
in simple terms
1/ˈɪn sˈɪmpəl tˈɚmz/
fixed phrase
Explain using easy language and ideas
To say something in an easy way so people can understand it quickly.
例文
- In simple terms, the law protects consumers from fraud.
- Let me put it in simple terms so everyone understands.
simple as that
1/sˈɪmpəl ˈæz ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
informal
Completely straightforward, nothing more to add
It is very clear and needs no more explanation.
例文
- You just follow the recipe — simple as that.
- If you don’t like it, don’t buy it. Simple as that.
the simple life
1/ðə sˈɪmpəl lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
A modest lifestyle without luxury
A way of living without many things, often in the country and close to nature.
例文
- They moved to the mountains to live the simple life.
- She dreams of the simple life on a farm.
keep it simple
1/kˈip ˈɪt sˈɪmpəl/
fixed phrase
Make something easy to understand or do
Do not make something complicated; make it easy to understand or do.
例文
- When giving instructions, try to keep it simple.
- The best designs keep it simple for the user.
- Keep it simple so that everyone understands.