明確

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 明確 is read as めいかく and means clear or explicit.
• Basic usage: It can mean making something clear or describe something that is already clear.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Clarifying a purpose
  • 目的を明確にする means defining the purpose of the question before beginning the survey. Example: 質問の目的を明確にしてから調査を始めました。
• Having clear instructions
  • 説明が明確だ says that the explanation was clear enough to work without hesitation. Example: 説明が明確だったので、迷わず作業できました。