(めいかい)

めいかい
adjective-na
clear; lucid; articulate
1. clear; lucid; articulate
Describes explanations, arguments, or answers that are easy to understand, logically sound, and free of ambiguity. Used to praise the clarity and directness of communication or reasoning.
明快(めいかい)回答(かいとう)だった。
It was a clear answer.
彼女(かのじょ)説明(せつめい)明快(めいかい)でわかりやすい。
Her explanation is lucid and easy to understand.
複雑(ふくざつ)問題(もんだい)(たい)して明快(めいかい)論理(ろんり)(こた)えを(みちび)()した。
He arrived at an answer to the complex problem through clear logic.

USAGE: 明快(めいかい) is used as a positive evaluation of someone's communication, reasoning, or writing style. It is common in book reviews, academic discussion, and journalism.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 明快(めいかい)説明(せつめい): a clear explanation
  • 明快(めいかい)回答(かいとう): a clear-cut answer
  • 明快(めいかい)論理(ろんり): lucid logic
  • 明快(めいかい)文章(ぶんしょう): clear writing

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 明快(めいかい): clear and well-structured (intellectual clarity)
  • 明確(めいかく): definite, unambiguous (factual precision)
  • 明瞭(めいりょう): distinct, clear (often perceptual clarity)