Translation guide
The English phrase "with ease" describes doing something without difficulty, effortlessly, or smoothly. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through adverbs, adverbial phrases, and verb forms that convey ease, skill, or lack of resistance.
Expressing that an action is performed easily, without struggle or hard work.
The most common and versatile way to say 'easily' or 'with ease'. Used for tasks that are simple or not difficult.
彼はその問題を簡単に解いた。
He solved the problem with ease.
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Implies doing something comfortably, without strain or hardship. Often used for physical ease or when something is less burdensome than expected.
この椅子に座ると楽に仕事ができる。
I can work with ease sitting in this chair.
もっと楽に勝てると思っていた。
I thought we would win with more ease.
Suggests something goes smoothly, without obstacles or resistance. Often used for processes, negotiations, or physical movements.
交渉はすんなりまとまった。
The negotiations were settled with ease.
彼女はすんなりとドアを通り抜けた。
She passed through the door with ease.
Literary or emphatic way to say 'with ease', often implying that something was done too easily, sometimes with a nuance of surprise or criticism.
彼は難問をやすやすと解いてみせた。
He solved the difficult problem with ease.
Describing an action performed smoothly and skillfully, as if it requires no effort.
Literally 'lightly', used for physical actions done with surprising ease, like lifting something heavy or jumping high.
彼は重い荷物を軽々と持ち上げた。
He lifted the heavy luggage with ease.
Describes doing something smoothly and without hesitation, often used for social interactions or creative tasks.
彼女は難しい質問にさらりと答えた。
She answered the difficult question with ease.
Literally 'without hardship', meaning to do something with no trouble at all.
Emphasizing that a process or movement flows without interruption or difficulty.
Loanword from English 'smooth', commonly used in modern Japanese for processes, communication, or transitions.
会議はスムーズに進んだ。
The meeting proceeded with ease.
Formal term for 'smoothly', often used in business or official contexts.
プロジェクトを円滑に進めるために、協力が必要です。
Cooperation is needed to advance the project with ease.
簡単に focuses on the simplicity of the task itself, while 楽に focuses on the lack of physical or mental strain for the person doing it. Use 簡単に for 'it's easy to do', and 楽に for 'I can do it comfortably'.
この問題は簡単に解ける。
This problem can be solved with ease (it's simple).
このソファに座ると楽に読書できる。
I can read with ease sitting on this sofa (it's comfortable).
Do not translate 'with ease' word-for-word as 容易さで or similar. Japanese uses adverbial expressions like the ones above. Using a noun phrase would sound unnatural.
He finished the job with ease.