明確
めいかく
meikaku
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 38 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
明確 (めいかく (meikaku)) means "Clear". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Clear
Also : Precise · Definite
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Example Sentences
彼の説明は明確でわかりやすかった。
かれのせつめいはめいかくでわかりやすかった。
His explanation was clear and easy to understand.
目標を明確にすることが大切だ。
もくひょうをめいかくにすることがたいせつだ。
It is important to clarify your goals.
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 4, 2026
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