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.
明快な回答だった。
It was a clear answer.
彼女の説明は明快でわかりやすい。
Her explanation is lucid and easy to understand.
複雑な問題に対して明快な論理で答えを導き出した。
He arrived at an answer to the complex problem through clear logic.
USAGE: 明快 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:
- 明快な説明: a clear explanation
- 明快な回答: a clear-cut answer
- 明快な論理: lucid logic
- 明快な文章: clear writing
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 明快: clear and well-structured (intellectual clarity)
- 明確: definite, unambiguous (factual precision)
- 明瞭: distinct, clear (often perceptual clarity)