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.
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.
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.
His ability clearly improved (not necessarily visible).
Literally 'visible to the eye', used for tangible, observable changes.
Her health improved visibly.
Means 'at a glance' or 'obviously just by looking', often for immediate visual impressions.
He looked visibly tired.
Means 'at a single glance', emphasizing immediate recognition.
I could tell he was angry just by looking at him.
He visibly showed his surprise.
When feelings become apparent through one's attitude or behavior.
His dissatisfaction was visibly apparent in his demeanor.
彼の筋肉は目に見えて大きくなった。
His muscles visibly grew larger.