Translation guide
The adverb 'glaringly' describes something that is extremely obvious, conspicuous, or shockingly noticeable, often in a negative way. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through various adverbs and phrases depending on the nuance: obviousness, visual conspicuousness, or blatant error.
Expressing that something is extremely obvious or stands out in a way that cannot be ignored.
The most common and versatile adverb meaning 'clearly' or 'obviously'. It can be used in both positive and negative contexts.
彼の説明には明らかに矛盾がある。
There is a glaring contradiction in his explanation.
A phrase meaning 'obvious at a glance'. It emphasizes that something is immediately apparent.
その間違いは一目瞭然だった。
The mistake was glaringly obvious.
Means 'conspicuously' or 'strikingly'. Often used when something stands out from its surroundings, not necessarily negatively.
彼女の才能は際立っている。
Her talent is glaringly apparent.
Means 'remarkably' or 'strikingly'. Often used in formal or written contexts to indicate a significant degree.
結果は著しく異なっていた。
The results were glaringly different.
Emphasizing that something is not just obvious, but shockingly so, often implying a fault or error.
A colloquial phrase meaning 'transparently obvious' or 'blatant', often used for lies or attempts to deceive.
彼の嘘は見え見えだった。
His lie was glaringly obvious.
An adjective meaning 'blatant' or 'undisguised'. Used for actions or attitudes that are openly and shamelessly done.
それはあからさまな差別だ。
That is a glaring case of discrimination.
Literally 'excessive to the eye', meaning something is so bad or blatant that it cannot be overlooked.
Describing something that is glaring in a literal, visual sense, such as light or colors.
An onomatopoeic adverb describing a harsh, dazzling glare, like sunlight or bright lights.
太陽がぎらぎら照りつけている。
The sun is glaringly bright.
An adjective meaning 'dazzling' or 'glaring'. Commonly used for light that is too bright.
English 'glaringly' often pairs with words like 'obvious' or 'apparent'. In Japanese, it's more natural to use adverbs like 明らかに (clearly) or phrases like 一目瞭然 (obvious at a glance) rather than trying to directly translate 'glaringly' as a standalone adverb.
彼の態度は目に余る。
His attitude is glaringly bad.
その光はまぶしすぎる。
The light is glaringly bright.