明(あき)らか

明(あき)らか is a na-adjective meaning obvious, clear, or evident.

Forms

• Na-adjective: 明(あき)らかな + noun
• Adverb: 明(あき)らかに (clearly, obviously)
• Verb form: 明(あき)らかにする (to clarify, to make clear)
• Verb form: 明(あき)らかになる (to become clear)

Common expressions

• 明(あき)らかな事実(じじつ): an obvious fact
• 明(あき)らかな証拠(しょうこ): clear evidence
• 明(あき)らかに違(ちが)う: clearly different
• 明(あき)らかに間違(まちが)っている: obviously wrong
• 原因(げんいん)を明(あき)らかにする: to clarify the cause
• 真相(しんそう)が明(あき)らかになる: the truth becomes clear

Similar words

• 明確(めいかく): clear, definite (more formal)
• 明白(めいはく): obvious, evident (formal, literary)
• 歴然(れきぜん): evident, unmistakable
• はっきり: clearly (adverb, casual)
• 確(たし)か: certain, sure

Writing

The kanji 明(あき) means 'bright' or 'clear.' Related words include 明(あか)るい (bright), 説明(せつめい) (explanation), and 証明(しょうめい) (proof).

Usage

明(あき)らか is commonly used in both spoken and written Japanese to state that something is obviously true or evident.