JLPT N1 • VOCAB

顕著

After the introduction of the new drug, a remarkable improvement was observed in the patients' recovery rate.

Practice Question

新薬の導入後、患者の回復率に ___ な改善が見られた。
Explanation

新薬の導入後、患者の回復率に ___ な改善が見られた。

English Explanation

The correct answer is '顕著' (kencho), meaning 'remarkable' or 'striking.' It emphasizes that the improvement was significant and obvious. '明確' (meikaku) means 'clear' or 'distinct,' but lacks the nuance of significance. '重大' (jūdai) means 'serious' or 'important,' which doesn't fit the context of 'improvement.' '露骨' (rokotsu) means 'blatant' or 'unconcealed' and usually has a negative connotation.

日本語解説

正解は「顕著(けんちょ)」です。際立って目立つさまを意味し、改善の度合いが非常に大きいことを示します。「明確(めいかく)」ははっきりしていること、「重大(じゅうだい)」は事柄が重要であること、「露骨(ろこつ)」は感情などをあからさまに出すことで、通常は否定的な文脈で使われます。

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