はっきり
0%
Log in to evaluate your pronunciation.
No feedback yet. Please speak to see your results.
Base adverb form. Used to modify verbs to indicate clarity, e.g., 『はっきり言う』 (hakkiri iu, 'to say clearly').
Theme
Two friends, Mika and User, are chatting over coffee in a café in Kyoto, discussing a recent movie they watched together.
はっきり
はっきり
clearly / distinctly
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Imagine someone speaking so clearly you can hear every word distinctly. 'Hacky' (sounds like はっきり) and clear — 'Hacky clearly' → はっきり (hakkiri, 'clearly').
Cultural Note
『はっきり』 (hakkiri, 'clearly') is often used in daily conversation to emphasize clarity, such as in instructions or when asking someone to speak more distinctly, reflecting the value of clear communication in Japanese society.
Forms
Base: はっきりBase adverb form. Used to modify verbs to indicate clarity, e.g., 『はっきり言う』 (hakkiri iu, 'to say clearly').