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[たん(単)·に]
tanni
adverb

English Meaning(s) for 単に

adverb
  1. simply; merely; only; solely
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Definition and Synonyms for 単に

Just and nothing more
Synonyms: ただ, ただに, たった, ひとり, ただただ, 僅々, 単に, 唯々, 高々
Alone without any others being included or involved
Synonyms: ただ, ただに, ひとり, ただただ, ひとえに, もっぱら, 一に, 単に, 唯々
Purely restricted to something
Synonyms: 単に

Meanings for each kanji in 単に

» simple; one; single; merely

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Sample Sentences for 単に

Happiness does not consist simply in wealth.
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The relationship between Yoshiko and Tokio was far more intimate than the average student-teacher dynamic.
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Wisdom does not consist only in knowing facts.
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He simply shrugged off my suggestion.
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We do not just use language to say things, but to do things.
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