synonym Comparative
明らかな
VS
明瞭な
Differences Between "明らかな" and "明瞭な"
Option A
明らかな
Meaning
clear, obvious, evident
Reading
あきらかな (akiraka na)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼の言葉には明らかな嘘があった。
There was a clear lie in his words.
Option B
明瞭な
Meaning
clear, distinct, obvious
Reading
めいりょうな (meiryōna)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の説明は常に明瞭でわかりやすい。
His explanation is always clear and easy to understand.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(clear, obvious, evident)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 明らかな: Used to describe something that is easy to see, understand, or prove. (見たり、理解したり、証明したりするのが容易なことを表す際に使われます。)
- 明瞭な: Describes speech, writing, or thoughts that are easy to understand, or a situation that is unambiguous and definite. (話し方、文章、考えなどがはっきりと分かりやすく、曖昧さがない状態を表します。)
- 明らかな: Used to describe something that is easy to see, understand, or prove. (見たり、理解したり、証明したりするのが容易なことを表す際に使われます。)
- 明瞭な: Describes speech, writing, or thoughts that are easy to understand, or a situation that is unambiguous and definite. (話し方、文章、考えなどがはっきりと分かりやすく、曖昧さがない状態を表します。)
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