明確 (めいかく, meikaku) Japanese meaning: clear | Kotomora標
を
明
確
に
設
定
する
こと
が
大
切
です
。
It is important to set clear goals.
His explanation was very clear and easy to understand.
Usage patterns
明確な〈事〉a clear/definite (answer, plan, etc.)
He avoided giving a clear answer.
〈事〉を明確にするto make something clear; to clarify something
We need to clarify the purpose of the meeting.
明確に〈動詞〉to (state, explain, etc.) clearly
I explained my opinion clearly.
鮮明
N1
明確 means clear and definite in the sense of facts, statements, or decisions, whereas 鮮明 focuses on visual or perceptual vividness.
明確 stresses that something is clearly and unambiguously stated, whereas 確か simply conveys that the speaker feels sure of it.
明確 describes something clearly defined or precise, while 歴然 describes something so evident that it strikes the observer at a glance.
意味不明
明確 means clear and well-defined, the opposite of 意味不明's sense of being unclear or nonsensical.
明確 describes something clear and unambiguous, the opposite of 紛らわしい, which describes something confusing or easily mistaken.
明確 means clear and definite, the opposite of あやふや's vagueness and lack of firmness.
明確 means clear and definite, the opposite of the deliberately unclear, multi-interpretable sense of 玉虫色.
明確 means clear and well-defined, the opposite of 漠然, which describes something vague and shapeless.
明確 means clear and definite, the direct opposite of 不明's sense of being unclear or unknown.
明確 means clear and definite, the direct opposite of 有耶無耶's vague and unsettled state.
明確 describes something clear-cut and definite, the opposite of 不透明 when used for uncertain situations or prospects.
明確 means 'clear' or 'definite', contrasting with 雲をつかむよう, which describes something hazy and elusive.
