Quadruple VS
Synonym Boundary: "晴れ", "はっきりした", "快晴", "歴然"
All represent the core concept "clear", but require precise selection.
Japanese Option A
晴れ
はれ (hare)
N5 / CEFR
Japanese Option B
はっきりした
はっきりした (hakkirishita)
N3 / CEFR
Japanese Option C
快晴
かいせい (kaisei)
N3 / CEFR
Japanese Option D
歴然
れきぜん (rekizen)
N2 / CEFR
Quadruple VS Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
When expressing "clear" in Japanese, you must carefully distinguish between "晴れ", "はっきりした", "快晴", "歴然" based on context.
- 晴れ (はれ (hare) - Level: N5): Maps to "clear weather, fine weather" and is used when Refers to a state of clear sky without clouds or rain. Often used as 晴れの日.
- はっきりした (はっきりした (hakkirishita) - Level: N3): Maps to "clear, distinct, definite" and is used when Often used to describe something that is easy to understand, well-defined, or stated clearly. Can also be used for feelings or thoughts..
- 快晴 (かいせい (kaisei) - Level: N3): Maps to "clear weather, fine weather" and is used when Describes a day with clear skies, no clouds, and good visibility, typically implying pleasant weather conditions..
- 歴然 (れきぜん (rekizen) - Level: N2): Maps to "clear, obvious, plain (e.g., difference, fact)" and is used when 物事の状態や事実が非常に明白で、誰の目にもはっきりしているさまを表す。疑いの余地がないほど明らか。.
Context for "晴れ"
明日は晴れの予報です。
The forecast for tomorrow is clear weather.
Context for "はっきりした"
彼の説明はとてもはっきりしていたので、よく理解できました。
His explanation was very clear, so I understood it well.
Context for "快晴"
今日は快晴で、気持ちがいい。
It's clear weather today, and it feels good.
Context for "歴然"
両者の実力差は歴然としていた。
The difference in skill between the two was obvious.
Synonym Mastery Challenge
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" is correct here because it represents "clear weather, fine weather" in the context: "The forecast for tomorrow is clear weather.".