Translation of Japanese word "はっきり" to English
はっきり
はっきり
[hakkiri]
IPA: /hakkiɾi/
Meaning
VerbIn a clear manner.
How to use
はっきり (hakkiri) — 'clearly / distinctly / plainly'. はっきり言う — speak clearly. はっきり見えない — cannot see clearly.
🇬🇧 English
clearly / distinctly
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: はっきり
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): はっきり
Romaji Transcription: hakkiri
Example Sentences
はっきり見えるので、安全です。
はっきりみえるので、あんぜんです。
It's safe because it's clearly visible.
はっきり説明してください。
はっきりせいめいしてください。
Please explain it clearly.
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The Japanese word "はっきり" means "clearly / distinctly" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used when something is clearly visible.".
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