Korean word

분명

Pronunciation

Romanizationpunmyeong

Meaning

  • adjectiveclear

Example

그의 의도는 분명하다.keu ui ui do neun pun myeong ha da

His intention is clear.

Illustration for 분명 (clear)

More examples

그 증거는 분명하다.keu cheung geo neun pun myeong ha da

The evidence is clear.

Core concept

The meaning stands out plainly, leaving little room for doubt or confusion.

Common phrases

  • 분명한 이유pun myeong han i yu

    clear reason

  • 분명한 증거pun myeong han cheung geo

    clear evidence

  • 분명한 사실pun myeong han sa sil

    clear fact

Similar words

확실하다hwakssilhada: Information or a judgment is almost certainly correct and can be trusted.
명확하다myeonghwakada: A meaning, rule, or boundary is stated precisely, making the intended point easy to understand.
뚜렷하다tturyeotada: A feature, shape, or impression is sharply defined and easy to notice or tell apart.
명백하다myeongbaekada: Facts or evidence make the conclusion plainly undeniable without guesswork.

Definition in Korean

어떤 사실이나 상태가 뚜렷하여 쉽게 알 수 있는 상태.eo tteon sa si ri na sang tae ga ttu ryeo ta yeo swip kke al ssu in neun sang tae

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word 분명 (bunmyeong, "clear") combines ideas of separating things and making them bright or evident.

Usage tips

  • In Korean statements, this word can make the speaker sound definite, so a softer expression may be better when the facts are not fully settled.

Other meanings

  • clearlyadverb
  • certainlyadverb

Opposites

  • 불분명하다pulbunmyeonghadaunclearadjective

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