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明白

Reading

Kana: めいはく
Romaji: meihaku
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Definition

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obvious; clear; plain; evident; apparent; explicit; overt

Kanji

Readings: メイ、 ミョウ、 ミン、 あ.かり、 あか.るい、 あか.るむ、 あか.らむ、 あき.らか、 あ.ける、 -あ.け、 あ.く、 あ.くる、 あ.かす
Meanings: bright, light
Readings: ハク、 ビャク、 しろ、 しら-、 しろ.い
Meaning: white

Example Sentences

(かれ)指示(しじ)明白(めいはく)だった。
➥He was explicit in his instruction.
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明白(めいはく)言葉(ことば)説明(せつめい)しなさい。
➥Explain it in plain language.
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(かれ)(いえ)にいることは明白(めいはく)だ。
➥It is clear that he is at home.
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(かれ)明白(めいはく)英語(えいご)演説(えんぜつ)した。
➥He made a speech in plain English.
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明白(めいはく)すぎて証明(しょうめい)(よう)しない。
➥It's so obvious we don't need proof.
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その事実(じじつ)はだれにも明白(めいはく)だ。
➥The fact is apparent to everybody.
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