透明

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 透明 (とうめい), passing through 透 and clarity 明 combine to denote transparency.
• Basic usage: 透明 can describe material through which light passes or a process and information that are open and clear.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Physical and figurative transparency
  • The predicate and object around 透明に distinguish the physical and figurative senses.