たん (tanni)

simply,merely,only,solely

  • JLPT N3
  • adverb
  • Pitch 1
  • #1785 most frequent
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Meaning

単に (たんに, tanni) is a JLPT N3 adverb meaning “simply,merely,only,solely”.

Kanji in this word

Example sentences 12

心配しんぱいしないで、 たんねむいだけです。

Don't worry, I'm just sleepy.

それは単に解釈の問題だ。

It's simply an issue of interpretation.

これは単に文化の違いの問題だ。

This is simply a matter/problem of cultural differences.

それは単に君の憶測に過ぎない。

It's nothing more than your speculation.