noun, na-adjective
simple and clear; plain and obvious
A yojijukugo emphasizing that something is both uncomplicated and easy to understand. Often used in formal or written contexts.
彼の説明は簡単明瞭で、誰にでも理解できた。
His explanation was simple and clear, and anyone could understand it.
契約書の内容を簡単明瞭にまとめてください。
Please summarize the contents of the contract in a simple and clear manner.
A yojijukugo composed of 簡単 (simple) and 明瞭 (clear). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern of combining two two-character words with similar meanings.