明白
めいはく / あからさま
meihaku
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 98 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
明白 (めいはく (meihaku)) means "Clear". It is read めいはく (meihaku). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Clear
Also : Plain · Obvious · Evident · Overt · Apparent
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Example Sentences
その事実は明白だ。
そのじじつはめいはくだ。
That fact is clear.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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