Translation guide
How to express that something is noticeable or apparent through sight, often describing visible changes, emotions, or states.
Describing a visible change, reaction, or state that is obvious to an observer.
Adverb meaning 'clearly' or 'obviously', often used for visible signs or changes.
彼は明らかに動揺していた。
He was visibly shaken.
When someone's feelings are clearly written on their face or body language.
To show one's emotions on one's face; often used when someone can't hide their feelings.
彼は驚きを顔に出した。
He visibly showed his surprise.
明らかに is more general and can be used for non-visual obviousness, while 目に見えて specifically refers to visible, often measurable changes.
彼の能力は明らかに向上した。
His ability clearly improved (not necessarily visible).
彼の筋肉は目に見えて大きくなった。
His muscles visibly grew larger.
Literally 'visible to the eye', used for tangible, observable changes.
彼女の健康状態は目に見えて改善した。
Her health improved visibly.
Means 'at a glance' or 'obviously just by looking', often for immediate visual impressions.
彼は見るからに疲れていた。
He looked visibly tired.
Means 'at a single glance', emphasizing immediate recognition.
彼が怒っているのは一目でわかった。
I could tell he was angry just by looking at him.
When feelings become apparent through one's attitude or behavior.
彼の不満は態度に出ていた。
His dissatisfaction was visibly apparent in his demeanor.