Translation guide
How to express that something is clearly different, changed, or stands out in a way that can be seen or felt.
Describing a change or difference that is easy to see or perceive.
The most common and neutral way to say 'noticeably' or 'clearly'. Works in both spoken and written Japanese.
He has noticeably lost weight.
The room is noticeably messy.
Literally 'visible to the eye'. Emphasizes that the change can be seen. Slightly more concrete than 明らかに.
Her Japanese has noticeably improved.
Means 'clearly' or 'distinctly'. Often used when something is noticeable in a sharp or unambiguous way.
The difference is noticeably clear.
Expressing that something is considerably or markedly different, often with a nuance of surprise.
Means 'considerably' or 'quite'. Very common in casual speech to indicate a noticeable degree.
It's noticeably cold today.
He was noticeably angry.
Formal word meaning 'remarkably' or 'significantly'. Often used in written language or news reports.
Sales have noticeably decreased.
Means 'conspicuously' or 'outstandingly'. Used when something stands out from the rest.
His talent is noticeably outstanding.
Describing something that is conspicuous or stands out, often in a social context.
Both mean 'clearly', but 明らかに is more about objective obviousness, while はっきりと often implies a sharp, distinct perception. はっきりと is also used with verbs like 言う (to say clearly).
It's clearly wrong.
Please say it clearly.
著しく is formal and often used in negative contexts (decrease, worsen). Using it in casual conversation can sound stiff or overly dramatic.
The sign is noticeably large and eye-catching.