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Japanese word
明らか
Pronunciation
Romajiakiraka
Meaning
- na-adjectiveclear
Example
これは明らかです。ko re wa aki ra ka de su
This is clear.
More examples
調査が進むと、問題の原因が明らかになりました。chō sa ga susu mu to mon dai no gen in ga aki ra ka ni na ri ma shi ta
As the investigation progressed, the cause of the problem became clear.
Core concept
Shows that something can be recognized as true or certain without difficulty.
Common phrases
明らかな違いaki ra ka na chiga i
an obvious difference
明らかに違うaki ra ka ni chiga u
clearly different
明らかにするaki ra ka ni su ru
make clear
明らかになるaki ra ka ni na ru
become clear
Similar words
はっきりhakkiri: Shows that something can be perceived or understood clearly.
Definition in Japanese
事実や状態が疑いなくはっきりしているさま。ji jitsu ya jō tai ga utaga i na ku ha kki ri shi te i ru sa ma
Word origin
The word 明らか (akiraka) combines 明く (aku, "to become clear") with らか (raka), an adjective-forming suffix for describing a state.
Usage tips
- 明らかです (akiraka desu) often states a conclusion, while はっきりしています (hakkiri shite imasu) is more common when describing a clear appearance, sound, or understanding.
Opposites
- 曖昧aimaiambiguousna-adjective
- 不明確fumeikakuunclearna-adjective
Related words
- 明らかさakirakasaclaritynoun