明解

meikai

clear and understandable

この説明は非常に明解だ

This explanation is very clear and understandable.

formal

Clear, lucid, and easy to understand; well-explained

教授の講義は常に明解で、学生たちに好評だ

The professor's lectures are always clear and well-received by students.

Often used to describe explanations, instructions, or presentations that are logically organized and easy to follow.

Collocations

明解な説明clear explanation明解な解説lucid commentary明解な手順clear procedure

Synonyms

明瞭簡潔分かりやすい

Antonyms

曖昧不明瞭複雑

Related Phrases

明解にするphrase

to make clear

Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Use

While '明解' is formal, '分かりやすい' is more casual and commonly used in everyday speech.

Gold Rule

Precision in Context

'明解' implies not just clarity but also logical organization, making it suitable for technical or academic contexts.

Word Origin

Composed of '明' (clear, bright) and '解' (understanding, explanation), emphasizing clarity and comprehensibility.

Usage Notes

Often used in formal or professional contexts to describe well-structured explanations or instructions. Can also describe people who communicate clearly.

Word Breakdown

明

clear, bright

root

解

understanding, explanation

root

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