synonym Comparative
明確
VS
克明
Differences Between "明確" and "克明"
Option A
明確
Meaning
clear, precise, definite
Reading
めいかく (meikaku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼の説明はとても明確で分かりやすかった。
His explanation was very clear and easy to understand.
Option B
克明
Meaning
detailed, precise, scrupulous
Reading
こくめい (kokumei)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は事件の様子を克明に記録していた。
He meticulously recorded the details of the incident.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(clear, precise, definite)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 明確: 物事がはっきりしていて、あいまいさがない状態を表します。「明確にする」や「明確な目標」のように使われます。 (Describes something that is clear, unambiguous, and easy to understand. Used like 「明確にする」 (to clarify) or 「明確な目標」 (clear goal).)
- 克明: Emphasizes extreme detail and accuracy, often used for descriptions, records, or investigations. 記録や描写などが、非常に細かい部分まで正確である様子を表します。 (Describes a state where records or descriptions are accurate down to very fine details.)
- 明確: 物事がはっきりしていて、あいまいさがない状態を表します。「明確にする」や「明確な目標」のように使われます。 (Describes something that is clear, unambiguous, and easy to understand. Used like 「明確にする」 (to clarify) or 「明確な目標」 (clear goal).)
- 克明: Emphasizes extreme detail and accuracy, often used for descriptions, records, or investigations. 記録や描写などが、非常に細かい部分まで正確である様子を表します。 (Describes a state where records or descriptions are accurate down to very fine details.)
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