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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.
簡明な文章を心がける。
I try to write in a clear and concise style.
複雑な制度を簡明にまとめた資料が配られた。
Materials that summarized the complex system clearly and concisely were distributed.
簡明 is a na-adjective combining the ideas of brevity and clarity. It describes writing, speech, or explanations that are both brief and easy to understand.
WORD FORMATION:
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)
CAUTION:
Not to be confused with the homophone 感銘 (deep impression).
REGISTER:
Formal/written. Common in academic and professional contexts.