明瞭
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Base na-adjective form. Used to describe something that is clear, distinct, or unambiguous. Often appears in formal or written language.
Theme
In a university library, User discusses a research paper with their professor, Professor Tanaka, who emphasizes the importance of clear arguments.
明瞭
めいりょう
clarity
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine a clear, transparent glass that lets you see everything perfectly. 'Mei-ryo' sounds like 'me clear' — think 'me, I see clearly' → 『明瞭』 (meiryou, 'clarity').
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『明瞭』 (meiryou) is often used in formal contexts like legal documents, academic writing, or technical explanations to describe clear and unambiguous information. It emphasizes precision and lack of confusion.
Forms
Base: 明瞭Base na-adjective form. Used to describe something that is clear, distinct, or unambiguous. Often appears in formal or written language.
Negative: 明瞭ではないAdd 『ではない』 (de wa nai, 'is not') after the base form → 『明瞭ではない』 (meiryou de wa nai, 'not clear').
Past: 明瞭だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past marker) after the base form → 『明瞭だった』 (meiryou datta, 'was clear').
Adverbial: 明瞭にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial marker) after the base form → 『明瞭に』 (meiryou ni, 'clearly'). Used to modify verbs.
Comparative: より明瞭Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective → 『より明瞭』 (yori meiryou, 'clearer').
Superlative: 一番明瞭Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + base adjective → 『一番明瞭』 (ichiban meiryou, 'the clearest').