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今日の漢字
Grade 2JLPT N4

bright, light

8 strokes · frequency rank #67

On
メイ、ミョウ、ミン
Kun
あ.かり、あか.るい、あか.るむ、あか.らむ、あき.らか、あ.ける、-あ.け、あ.く、あ.くる、あ.かす

Stroke order

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Common words

  1. あきらかclear; obvious; evident; plain1
    • It is clear that the ship sank.

    • The evidence is clear.

    • The origin of the fire is unknown.

  2. ふめいunclear; obscure; indistinct; uncertain2
    • A good newspaper reporter takes advantage of what he learns from any source, even the "little bird told him so" type of source.

    • The cause of the accident is unknown.

    • The cause of the fire is not known.

  3. せいめいdeclaration; statement; proclamation3
    • His statement admits of no doubt.

    • The government issued the following statement.

    • The statement was not timely.

  4. めいかくclear; precise; definite; distinct4
    • Can you clearly define this word?

    • Give me a definite answer.

    • Clarity comes first.

  5. せつめいexplanation; exposition; description; account5
    • Please explain the rule to me.

    • Would you like me to explain it?

    • Please explain it.

  6. こうめいとうKomeito (Japanese political party)6
    • The Abe Cabinet is a coalition Cabinet where the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komei Party form the government.

  7. こうめいfairness; openness; impartiality7
  8. めいじMeiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)8
    • The setting of the story is Japan in the late Meiji period.

    • Our school was founded in the 20th year of Meiji.

    • Meiji was beaten by Keio by a score of three to five.

  9. みめいearly dawn; grey of morning; gray of morning9
  10. ひょうめいdeclaration; indication; representation; manifestation10
    • I express my cordial thanks for what you have done for this city.

    • The mayor manifested his discontent with the new plan.

    • I cannot forbear expressing my doubts.

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