瞭
clear
JLPTN1StatusJōyō · secondary schoolStrokes17
Readings
On'yomi
- リョウ
Kun'yomi
- あきらか
Meaning
瞭 centers on visual clarity: something seen clearly and distinctly, without obstruction or confusion.
Most common words using 瞭
- 明瞭めいりょうN1
clear; plain; distinct; obvious; evident; articulate
- 不明瞭ふめいりょう
unclear; indistinct; obscure; opaque; inarticulate; dim; blurred
- 一目瞭然いちもくりょうぜん
obvious; (as) clear as day; plain to see
- 明瞭度めいりょうど
intelligibility; clarity; clearness
- 瞭然りょうぜん
obvious; evident; clear
- 簡単明瞭かんたんめいりょう
simple and clear
- 簡潔明瞭かんけつめいりょう
clear and concise
Study
Etymology
瞭 combines 目 (eye) with 尞, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to brightness or clarity. The exact historical development of 尞 is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The eye 目 sees the bright, clear 尞 component: everything is visually distinct and easy to understand.
Reading mnemonic
For リョウ, imagine looking through a clear lens and seeing a bright, clear view: lens -> リョウ, and your eye 目 sees everything clearly.