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澄明 (choumei) Japanese meaning: clear and bright | Kotomora
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Kanji 澄 lucidity, be clear, clear Related words 透とう 明めい 透明 is the common word for 'transparent' and is used in everyday contexts. 澄明 is more literary and emphasizes both clarity and brightness, often with a poetic nuance.
清せい 澄ちょう 清澄 also means 'clear and pure', but 澄明 adds a sense of brightness or luminosity. 清澄 is more about purity and clarity without the luminous quality.
Etymology Compound of 澄 (clear, limpid) and 明 (bright, light). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally conveys clarity and luminosity.
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The moon was reflected on the limpid surface of the lake.
His mind was clear and bright, without a single cloud.
