Japanese symbol for “clarify”
明らかにする
あきらかにする
Romaji: akirakanisuru
to make clear; to clarify; to disclose; to make public
In Japanese, clarify is 明らかにする, read あきらかにする (akirakanisuru).
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Meanings
- exp, vs-i to make clear; to clarify; to disclose; to make public
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “clarify”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 聞きただす | ききただす kikitadasu | to find out the truth; to ascertain; to clarify |
| 明らめる | あきらめる akirameru | to elucidate; to shed light on; to clarify |
| 洗い出す | あらいだす araidasu | to discover (by investigation); to bring to light; to find out |
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 |
See also: Chinese symbol for “clarify”.
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