What does 単なる mean?
単なる is a Japanese adjective meaning “mere” or “just” in English. It is written as 単なる in kanji, たんなる in hiragana, and tannaru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
それは単なる噂だ。
That's just a rumour.
単なる偶然だと思う。
I think it's a mere coincidence.