明確
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Base na-adjective form. Describes something that is unambiguous, precise, or well-defined. Often used with 『な』 (na) to modify nouns, e.g., 『明確な説明』 (meikaku na setsumei, 'clear explanation').
Theme
During a team meeting at work, User and their project lead Kenji are reviewing project goals and ensuring clarity.
明確
めいかく
clear / definite
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Think of a 'mei-kaku' (明確 meikaku) as a 'mei' (clear) and 'kaku' (definite) line drawn in the sand — no confusion allowed! 'Mei-kaku' → clear and definite.
Cultural Note
In Japanese business and academic settings, being 『明確』 (meikaku, 'clear / Definite') is highly valued for communication and decision-making to avoid misunderstandings.
Forms
Base: 明確Base na-adjective form. Describes something that is unambiguous, precise, or well-defined. Often used with 『な』 (na) to modify nouns, e.g., 『明確な説明』 (meikaku na setsumei, 'clear explanation').
Negative: 明確ではないAdd 『ではない』 (de wa nai, 'is not') after the base form → 『明確ではない』 (meikaku de wa nai).
Past: 明確だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past copula) after the base form → 『明確だった』 (meikaku datta).
Adverbial: 明確にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial marker) after the base form → 『明確に』 (meikaku ni).
Comparative: より明確Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番明確Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'most') + base adjective.