Translation guide
Describes something that is extremely obvious, clear, or easy to see/understand. Often used to emphasize that there is no doubt or ambiguity.
To state that something is very clear and impossible to miss or misunderstand.
Literally 'clear at a glance.' A common, natural way to say something is obvious.
Means 'clear' or 'obvious.' A versatile and widely used expression.
An idiomatic expression meaning 'clearer than seeing fire.' Emphasizes extreme obviousness.
Means 'clear to anyone's eyes.' Stresses that no one could miss it.
To describe something that can be seen or identified without effort.
Simply means 'clearly visible.' Natural for physical visibility.
Do not translate 'plain as day' word-for-word into Japanese. Expressions like '日のように明白' are not natural. Use the idiomatic phrases provided.
It was plain as day that he was lying.
It was plain as day that she was angry.
It was plain as day that he would fail.
The problem was plain as day to everyone.
The mountain was plain as day.
Means 'completely visible' or 'exposed.' Often used when something should be hidden but isn't.
The inside is plain as day from the window.
An adverb meaning 'distinctly' or 'clearly,' often for outlines or shapes.
Mt. Fuji was plain as day.