English–Japanese
“mere” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitannaru
Example
それは単なる偶然です。so re wa tan na ru gū zen de su
It is a mere coincidence.
How to say “mere” in Japanese
“Mere” in Japanese is 単なる (tannaru).
It marks something as nothing more than the noun it modifies, often limiting its importance or scope.
Example sentences with 単なる
その話は単なる噂にすぎません。so no hanashi wa tan na ru uwasa ni su gi ma se n
That story is nothing more than a rumor.
Tips for using 単なる
- 単なる (tannaru) can sound neutral in factual descriptions but dismissive when it reduces a person's achievement or a serious issue to something ordinary.