How to say "concise" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 簡潔かんけつna-adjectiveThe word for concise style: writing or speech that is brief and succinct while still saying what is needed, as when praising a report or explanation for making its point in few words.
- 簡明かんめいna-adjective, nounCovers 'concise' with an added emphasis on clarity: language that is terse yet simple and easy to follow. Fits explanations or documents whose virtue is being brief and clear at the same time.
- 端的たんてきna-adjectiveDespite matching 'concise', this word really means frank, direct, plain and straightforward — a remark that goes straight to the point. It is seldom what you want for concise style; choose it for directness, not brevity.
Use 簡潔 for concise, succinct style, 簡明 when brevity comes with simple clarity, and 端的 only for plain, direct remarks rather than concise expression.
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