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澄明

ちょうめい

N1clear · transparent

Examples

雨上がりの空は澄明で、遠い山まで見えた。

静かな湖面に澄明な月の光が差していた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 澄明(ちょうめい) describes a clear, transparent appearance without cloudiness.
  • Basic usage: It is used in written descriptions of clear scenery, such as the sky after rain or clear moonlight.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • The focus compared with 透明
    • 透明(とうめい) focuses on the property of letting light through so that one can see beyond. 澄明 emphasizes an impression of unclouded clarity in the sky or light.

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