Japanese Conversation · Level 67
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Japanese word
明快
Pronunciation
Romajimeikai
Meaning
- na-adjectiveclear
Example
先生の説明は明快です。sen sei no setsu mei wa mei kai de su
The teacher's explanation is clear.
More examples
彼の答えは短いですが、明快です。kare no kota e wa mijika i de su ga mei kai de su
His answer is short, but it is clear.
Core concept
Presents information with its structure and meaning so plainly that the listener can grasp it without sorting through confusion.
Common phrases
明快な説明mei kai na setsu mei
a clear explanation
明快な論旨mei kai na ron shi
a clear line of argument
明快な文章mei kai na bun shō
clear writing
明快に答えるmei kai ni kota e ru
answer clearly
Similar words
明確meikaku: Has a definite meaning or boundary that leaves little room for uncertainty.
明瞭meiryō: Is easy to understand because its meaning or structure is plainly presented.
明晰meiseki: Shows clear, well-organized thinking that is easy to follow.
明白meihaku: Is plainly evident and leaves little room for doubt.
Definition in Japanese
筋道がはっきりしていて、内容を容易に理解できるさま。suji michi ga ha kki ri shi te i te nai yō o yō i ni ri kai de ki ru sa ma
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese compound 明快 (meikai) combines 明 (mei, "bright; clear") and 快 (kai, "pleasant; comfortable") to express a clear, straightforward quality.
Usage tips
- 明快 (meikai) often describes explanations, arguments, and writing, suggesting organized clarity rather than mere simplicity.
Other meanings
- lucidna-adjective
- unambiguousna-adjective
Opposites
- 曖昧aimaiambiguousna-adjective
- 不明確fumeikakuunclearna-adjective
Related words
- 明快さmeikaisaclaritynoun