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.
川の水が不透明に濁っている。
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.
この物質の不透明さが問題だ。
The opacity of this substance is a problem.
政府の決定プロセスの不透明さが批判された。
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.
景気の先行きは不透明だ。
The economic outlook is uncertain.
彼の説明は不透明で、何を言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.
This glass has been treated on the surface so it's opaque.
The company's future is uncertain, and the employees feel anxious.
The prospects for the negotiations remain unclear.
How the funds were actually used remains unclear.
不透明 means cloudy or opaque, the direct opposite of クリア when describing something visually clear or transparent.
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