明白
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Base na-adjective form. Describes something that is evident or unambiguous. Often used with 『な』 (na) to modify nouns, e.g., 『明白な事実』 (meihaku na jijitsu, 'obvious fact').
Theme
During a study session at a café, User and their classmate Mika discuss a math problem that seems straightforward.
明白
めいはく
obvious, clear
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Think of something so 'mei-haku' (sounds like 'my back') that it's obvious — like a sign on your back everyone can see. 'My back is obvious' → 明白 (meihaku, 'obvious, clear').
Cultural Note
『明白』 (meihaku, 'obvious, clear') is frequently used in formal or legal contexts in Japan to describe evidence or facts that are undeniable. It appears in news reports, academic writing, and official documents to emphasize clarity.
Forms
Base: 明白Base na-adjective form. Describes something that is evident or unambiguous. Often used with 『な』 (na) to modify nouns, e.g., 『明白な事実』 (meihaku na jijitsu, 'obvious fact').
Negative: 明白ではないAdd 『ではない』 (de wa nai, 'is not') after the base form → 『明白ではない』 (meihaku de wa nai).
Past: 明白だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past copula) after the base form → 『明白だった』 (meihaku datta).
Adverbial: 明白にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial marker) after the base form → 『明白に』 (meihaku ni).
Comparative: より明白Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番明白Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + base adjective.