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著明 (ちょめい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

著ちょ明めい

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Meanings

1

na-adjective, noun

clarity; clearness; distinctness

Used to describe something that is clearly evident, distinct, or well-marked. Often appears in formal or technical contexts.

この写しゃ真しんはコントラストが著ちょ明めいで、細さい部ぶまでよく見みえる。

Kanji

著renowned, publish, write
明bright, light

Related words

明めい確かく
明確 is more common and general for 'clear, precise'. 著明 is more formal and often used in academic or technical writing to mean 'marked, distinct'.
顕けん著ちょ
顕著 means 'remarkable, conspicuous' and emphasizes that something stands out noticeably. 著明 is closer to 'clearly defined' or 'distinct'.

Etymology

This photo has distinct contrast, and the details are clearly visible.

両りょう者しゃの間あいだには著ちょ明めいな差さが認みとめられる。

A clear difference can be observed between the two.

The word is composed of 著 (marked, notable) and 明 (clear, bright). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally conveys 'clearly marked'.