Translation guide
The English phrase "be evident" means that something is clearly seen, understood, or obvious. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through various adjectives, verbs, and set phrases depending on whether the evidence is visual, logical, or based on circumstances.
To say that something is obvious from looking at it or from the situation.
An adjective meaning 'clear' or 'obvious'. Used when something is evident based on facts or observation.
It is evident that he is lying.
A more formal adjective meaning 'obvious' or 'manifest'. Often used in written or official contexts.
His innocence is evident.
A set phrase meaning 'obvious at a glance'. Used when something is immediately evident upon seeing it.
The difference is evident at a glance.
To say that something is clear from reasoning or common sense.
Literally 'it goes without saying'. Used when something is so evident that it doesn't need to be stated.
It is evident that health is important.
Means 'natural' or 'obvious' in the sense of being expected or a matter of course.
It is evident that he would get angry.
To say that something becomes evident as a situation develops.
A pattern meaning 'it becomes clear that...'. Used when evidence emerges.
As a result of the investigation, it became evident that there was a problem.
Means 'it turns out that...' or 'it is found that...'. Often used in news or reports.
明らか (akiraka) is the most common and versatile word for 'evident'. 明白 (meihaku) is stronger and more formal, often used in legal or official contexts. For everyday speech, 明らか is preferred.
The English phrase 'be evident' does not have a single direct verb equivalent in Japanese. Instead, use adjectives like 明らかだ or set phrases like 言うまでもない. A literal translation like 証拠される is not natural.
The cause of the accident became evident.