Translation guide
How to express 'simply put' in Japanese, used to introduce a simplified or summarized statement.
The speaker wants to state something in a clear, straightforward way, often after a complex explanation.
The most common and neutral way to say 'simply put'. Literally 'if said simply'. Used in both spoken and written Japanese.
簡単に言うと、この計画は失敗だった。
Simply put, this plan was a failure.
Means 'in short' or 'the point is'. Very common in conversation. Slightly more emphatic than 簡単に言うと.
Means 'that is to say' or 'in other words'. Used to rephrase or summarize. Very natural in speech.
Literally 'if said in one word'. Used when you want to sum something up very concisely.
一言で言うと、最高の旅行だった。
Simply put, it was the best trip ever.
要するに、彼は来ないってこと？
Simply put, he's not coming?
つまり、もっとお金が必要だ。
Simply put, we need more money.
A colloquial expression meaning 'the short story is' or 'to cut a long story short'. Used in casual conversation.
早い話が、彼はクビになったんだ。
Simply put, he got fired.