透明
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Base noun form. Refers to the quality of being transparent or clear, often used to describe materials like glass or water. Can also imply metaphorical clarity.
Theme

At a science museum, User and their friend Ken are discussing the properties of materials in an exhibit about glass and plastics.

透明

とうめい

transparency

Core Language Building BlocksDescriptive Language

Memory Hook

Imagine a 'transparent' window so clean you can see right through it. 'Transparent' sounds like 'transparency' — think of clear glass as 『透明』 (toumei, 'transparency').

Cultural Note

In Japan, 『透明』 (toumei, 'transparency') is often used in contexts like packaging, architecture, and art to describe clarity and purity, reflecting values of honesty and openness in design.

Forms

Base: 透明Base noun form. Refers to the quality of being transparent or clear, often used to describe materials like glass or water. Can also imply metaphorical clarity.