歴然
Meanings
1
taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
evident; clear; distinct; plain
A somewhat formal, literary word used to describe something that is unmistakably obvious or clearly distinguishable. Often appears as 歴然とした or 歴然と.
The difference between the two is clear.
The evidence was plainly there.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉が歴然としているfor a fact/difference to be starkly evident
The difference in skill between the two is plain to see.
- 歴然とした〈事〉an unmistakable, undeniable fact/difference
It is an undeniable fact that he is the culprit.
- 歴然と〈動詞〉to remain/appear clearly and unmistakably
Clear traces of a struggle remained at the scene.