Japanese symbol for “apparent”
明白
めいはく
Romaji: meihaku
obvious; clear; plain; evident
In Japanese, apparent is 明白, read めいはく (meihaku).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adj-na obvious; clear; plain; evident; apparent; explicit
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “apparent”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 見かけ | みかけ mikake | apparent |
| 見かけ上 | みかけじょう mikakejou | apparent |
| 表面的 | ひょうめんてき hyoumenteki | superficial; apparent; seeming |
| 外見上 | がいけんじょう gaikenjou | outward; superficial; external |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 説明 | せつめい setsumei | explanation; exposition; description |
| 明日 | あした ashita | tomorrow |
| 明らか | あきらか akiraka | clear; obvious; evident |
| 不明 | ふめい fumei | unclear; obscure; indistinct |
| 証明 | しょうめい shoumei | proof; testimony; demonstration |
| 明確 | めいかく meikaku | clear; precise; definite |
| 面白い | おもしろい omoshiroi | interesting; fascinating; intriguing |
| 白人 | はくじん hakujin | white person; Caucasian |
See also: Chinese symbol for “apparent”.
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