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明白

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 明白

いはく
~な Adj.
Freq #5518
1

obvious; clear; plain; evident; apparent; explicit; overt

Examples
何をしなければならないかは明白です。
It is clear what must be done.

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 67
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

bright
light

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
メイ
ミョウ
ミン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
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
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あきら
あけ
あす
きら
さや
さやか
とし
はる
5 strokes
Frequency: 483
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

white

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハク
ビャク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しろ
しら-
しろ.い
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あき
はっ
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