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不明瞭 (ふめいりょう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

不ふ明めい瞭りょう

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Meanings

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na-adjective, noun

unclear; indistinct; obscure

Describes something that is not clearly expressed, perceived, or understood. Can refer to speech, writing, images, or concepts.

彼かれの説せつ明めいは不ふ明めい瞭りょうで、何なにを言いいたいのかわからなかった。
His explanation was unclear, and I couldn't understand what he wanted to say.

この写しゃ真しんはピントが合あっておらず、不ふ明めい瞭りょうだ。

This photo is out of focus and indistinct.

Kanji

不negative, non-, bad
明bright, light
瞭clear

Similar words

不ふ明めい
不明 means 'unknown' or 'uncertain', focusing on lack of information. 不明瞭 emphasizes lack of clarity in expression or perception.
曖あい昧まい
曖昧 means 'vague' or 'ambiguous', often implying multiple possible interpretations. 不明瞭 is closer to 'unclear' or 'blurred', lacking distinctness.

Etymology

Compound of 不 (fu, 'not') + 明瞭 (meiryou, 'clear, distinct'). 明瞭 itself is from 明 (mei, 'bright, clear') and 瞭 (ryou, 'clear, obvious').