Translation guide
The English word "explicit" can mean clearly stated, detailed, or sexually graphic. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning.
Expressing that something is stated in a clear and direct way, without ambiguity.
The most common and versatile word for 'explicit' in the sense of clear and unambiguous. Used for rules, instructions, statements, etc.
The contract requires explicit wording.
His intentions were not explicit.
More formal and often used in technical or legal contexts. Emphasizes that something is explicitly shown or stated.
Explicit consent is required.
A common phrase meaning 'clear' or 'explicit', often used in spoken Japanese. Slightly less formal than 明確.
Please give me explicit instructions.
Means 'explicit' in a blunt or overt way, often with a negative connotation. Can imply lack of subtlety.
Often used for explicit content or behavior that is considered too direct or crude.
I was surprised by his explicit remarks.
Describing instructions, descriptions, or content that is very detailed and leaves nothing to the imagination.
Means 'detailed' and is often used when 'explicit' implies thoroughness. Common in technical contexts.
Please give me explicit step-by-step instructions.
Means 'minutely detailed' or 'explicit' in the sense of leaving nothing out. Often used for descriptions.
Referring to content that is sexually explicit or pornographic.
A common phrase for 'sexually explicit'. 露骨 means blunt/overt, and 性的表現 means sexual expression.
This movie contains explicit sexual content.
Means 'extreme' or 'explicit' when describing content. Often used for violent or sexual material.
Loanword from English 'adult', used as a euphemism for sexually explicit content.
While 明確な is the most direct translation, it only works for 'clearly stated'. For sexually explicit content, use 露骨な性的表現 or アダルト. Using 明確な for sexual content would be confusing.
He gave an explicit account of the situation.
過激なシーンがあります。
There are explicit scenes.
アダルトコンテンツは18歳未満禁止です。
Explicit content is prohibited for those under 18.