不透明
Meanings
Describes liquids, glass, or materials that light cannot pass through. Also used figuratively for things that are hard to see through or understand.
This glass is opaque, so you can't see inside.
The river water is murky and opaque.
Noun form referring to the quality of being opaque or obscure, often used in technical or abstract contexts.
The opacity of this substance is a problem.
The opacity of the government's decision-making process was criticized.
unclear; uncertain; unpredictable
Used for situations, prospects, or information that are vague, hard to predict, or lack clarity. Common in news and business contexts.
The economic outlook is uncertain.
His explanation was unclear, and I couldn't understand what he wanted to say.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉が不透明だa liquid or material is opaque
This glass has been treated on the surface so it's opaque.
- 先行きが不透明だthe future/outlook is uncertain
The company's future is uncertain, and the employees feel anxious.
- 〈事〉の見通しが不透明だthe prospects for something are unclear
The prospects for the negotiations remain unclear.
- 〈事〉の実態が不透明だthe actual state/details of something remain unclear
How the funds were actually used remains unclear.