N2
ふとうめい (futōmei)
不透明
opaque; unclear, uncertain; ambiguous
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Can literally mean not transparent (e.g., glass) or metaphorically mean a situation, process, or future that is unclear, hard to understand, or lacking transparency.
📝 Example Sentences
その企業の経営は不透明だと批判されている。
The management of that company is criticized for being opaque.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "不透明"!
彼の言動は_______で、何を考えているのかわからない。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 言動がはっきりせず、意図が分かりにくい状況を指します。
English: It refers to a situation where actions and words are unclear, and intentions are hard to understand.
English: It refers to a situation where actions and words are unclear, and intentions are hard to understand.
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