English–Japanese

“be clear” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisukitōru

Example

この湖の水は透き通っています。ko no mizuumi no mizu wa su ki tō tte i ma su

The water in this lake is clear.

Illustration for 透き通る (be clear)

How to say “be clear” in Japanese

“Be clear” in Japanese is 透き通る (sukitōru).

Describes something so free of cloudiness or obstruction that light or a view passes through it plainly.

Full entry for 透き通る: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 透き通る

雪が解けると、川の水が透き通ります。yuki ga to ke ru to kawa no mizu ga su ki tō ri ma su

When the snow melts, the river water becomes clear.

Tips for using 透き通る

  • In English, clear can mean easy to understand, but 透き通る (sukitōru) mainly evokes water, air, or another medium that lets light pass through.

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