截せつ然ぜん

taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle

clear-cut; sharp; distinct

Literary or formal word used to describe a clear, sharp distinction or separation. Often appears as 截然と or 截然たる.

• 両りょう者しゃの意い見けんは截せつ然ぜんと分わかれた。

  The opinions of the two sides were sharply divided.

• 彼かれの態たい度どは截せつ然ぜんとしている。

  His attitude is clear-cut.