クリア
くりあ
noun / na-adjective / suru verb
clear; to clear, to pass
1.
to clear, to pass, to meet (a requirement)
To successfully overcome, complete, or satisfy a condition, goal, or standard.
ゲームをクリアした。
I cleared the game.
審査基準をクリアする。
To meet the screening criteria.
いくつかの課題をクリアしないと次のステージに進めない。
You can't advance to the next stage without clearing several challenges.
2.
clear, transparent
Being see-through, transparent, or clean in appearance.
クリアな音質だ。
The sound quality is clear.
クリアファイルに書類を入れた。
I put the documents in a clear file folder.
透明でクリアな肌を目指す。
I aim for transparent, clear skin.
From English "clear." Very versatile in Japanese, used as a suru verb, na-adjective, and in compounds.
SENSE 1 — TO CLEAR/PASS:
Extremely common in gaming (clearing a stage/game) and in business (meeting standards or conditions).
COMMON PATTERNS:
- ゲームをクリアする: to clear/beat a game
- 条件をクリアする: to meet conditions
- 目標をクリアする: to reach a goal
- 問題をクリアする: to overcome a problem
SENSE 2 — CLEAR/TRANSPARENT:
Used for visual or auditory clarity.
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- クリアファイル: clear plastic file folder (ubiquitous office supply in Japan)
- クリア肌: clear skin