Synonym Nuance VS
How to say "Clear" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "clear", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
晴れ
はれ (hare)
N5 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
詳らか
つまびらか (tsumabiraka)
N1 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "clear" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 晴れ and 詳らか.
In Japanese, 晴れ (はれ (hare)) is typically associated with "clear weather, fine weather" (Syllabus Level: N5) and represents Refers to a state of clear sky without clouds or rain. Often used as 晴れの日.
On the other hand, 詳らか (つまびらか (tsumabiraka)) maps to "clear, detailed, precise, minute" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents Used to describe something that is clear, explicit, and detailed. Often used with verbs like「にする」. A literal translation of "clear" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "晴れ"
明日は晴れの予報です。
The forecast for tomorrow is clear weather.
Bilingual Context for "詳らか"
彼は事件の経緯を詳らかに語った。
He explained the sequence of events in detail.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "明日は ＿＿＿ の予報です。" (Meaning: "The forecast for tomorrow is clear weather.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "晴れ" fits here because it means "clear weather, fine weather" in the context of: "The forecast for tomorrow is clear weather.". "詳らか" represents "clear, detailed, precise, minute".