明快(めいかい)

めいかい
na-adjective
clear; lucid; articulate
formaldescriptive
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)な回答(かいとう)だった。
It was a clear answer.
彼女(かのじょ)の説明(せつめい)は明快(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)な問題(もんだい)に対(たい)して明快(めいかい)な論理(ろんり)で答(こた)えを導(みちび)き出(だ)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.

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Compare: 明確(めいかく) (definite, unambiguous)
Compare: 明瞭(めいりょう) (distinct, clear)
Compare: 平明(へいめい) (plain)
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