What does 単なる in Japanese mean?

What is the meaning of the word 単なる in Japanese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use 単なる in Japanese.

The word 単なる in Japanese means just, 単なる, 単に、単なる、ただ、ただ～だけの、単なる～にすぎない、ただの～にすぎない, ほんの、単なる、ただの. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word 単なる

just

単なる

(mere)

The very mention of his ex-wife caused problems.

単に、単なる、ただ、ただ～だけの、単なる～にすぎない、ただの～にすぎない

(only, simply, nothing more)

これはただの小さな問題に過ぎないから、心配する必要はないよ。

This is merely a small problem, and nothing to worry about.

ほんの、単なる、ただの

(least significant)

彼はただの小さなトラブルに慌てていた。この騎士は彼女の単なる気まぐれに従っていた。

He trembled at the merest hint of trouble. The knight obeyed his lady's merest whim.

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