1.
concise and clear; plain and simple
Describing writing, speech, or explanations that are both brief and easy to understand. Combines the ideas of simplicity and clarity.
簡明な説明。
A clear and concise explanation.
Forms
簡 (simple, brief) + 明 (clear, bright).
Common collocations
- 簡明な説明: clear and concise explanation
- 簡明な文章: clear and concise writing
- 簡明にまとめる: to summarize concisely
- 簡明な表現: clear and concise expression
Similar words
- 簡潔: concise, succinct (emphasis on brevity)
- 明瞭: clear, distinct (emphasis on clarity)
- 簡潔明瞭: clear and concise (four-character compound, more emphatic)
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Not to be confused with the homophone 感銘 (deep impression).
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Formal/written. Common in academic and professional contexts.