明らか
あきらか
akiraka
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 29 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
明らか (あきらか (akiraka)) means "Clear". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Clear
Also : Plain · Obvious · Evident · Definite
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Example Sentences
証拠から犯人は明らかに彼だ。
しょうこからはんにんはあきらかにかれだ。
From the evidence, the culprit is clearly him.
彼が正しいことは明らかだ。
かれがただしいことはあきらかだ。
It is obvious that he is right.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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