Japanese symbol for “clear”
明らか
あきらか
Romaji: akiraka
clear; obvious; evident; plain
In Japanese, clear is 明らか, read あきらか (akiraka).
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 clear; obvious; evident; plain; definite
- adj-na bright; light
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “clear”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 明確 | めいかく meikaku | clear; precise; definite |
| 透明 | とうめい toumei | transparent; clear |
| 鮮やか | あざやか azayaka | vivid; bright; brilliant |
| 明快 | めいかい meikai | clear; clear-cut; lucid |
| 明白 | めいはく meihaku | obvious; clear; plain |
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 |
| 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 “clear”.
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