clear and concise; succinct and clear
A yojijukugo describing speech, writing, or explanations that are both brief and easy to understand. Often used in formal or evaluative contexts.
His explanation was clear and concise, and everyone could understand it.
報告書は簡潔明瞭にまとめてください。
Please summarize the report in a clear and concise manner.
Means 'concise' or 'brief', but does not necessarily imply clarity. 簡潔明瞭 adds the nuance of being easy to understand.
Means 'clear' or 'distinct', but does not necessarily imply brevity. 簡潔明瞭 combines both brevity and clarity.
A yojijukugo composed of 簡潔 (concise) and 明瞭 (clear). The combination emphasizes both brevity and clarity.