How to say 'Transparent' in Japanese | 透明

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The Japanese word for Transparent is 'Toumei', written as 透明 in Japanese.'Transparent' in hiragana is とうめい.

word

透明

Meaning

Transparent

Reading

とうめい

toumei

Kanji

透Pass through, Transparent 明Bright

Explanation

The Japanese adjectival noun '透明 (とうめい)' means 'transparent'. It is used to describe something that allows light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is clear or easily understood. For example: The glass is transparent「ガラスは透明だ」(ガラスはとうめいだ). Her intentions were transparent「彼女の意図は透明だった」(かのじょのいとはとうめいだった). This word is often used in both literal and figurative contexts, making it versatile in describing clarity and visibility.

Part Of Speech

adjectival noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

4076

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 透明

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

透

Meaning

Pass through, Transparent

kanji

明

Meaning

Bright

Words Related to 透明 Through the Kanji 透

These 2 Words contain the Kanji 透 as well.

word

透き通る

Meaning

Transparent

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浸透

Meaning

Penetration

Words Related to 透明 Through the Kanji 明

These 25 Words contain the Kanji 明 as well.

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明らか

Meaning

Clear

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明後日

Meaning

Day after tomorrow

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明日

Meaning

Tomorrow

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説明

Meaning

Explanation

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明るい

Meaning

Bright, Cheerful

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明確

Meaning

Clear, Definite

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文明

Meaning

Civilization

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明け方

Meaning

Dawn

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明々後日

Meaning

Day after tomorrow

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明かり

Meaning

Light

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証明

Meaning

Proof, Verification

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表明

Meaning

Statement

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明朝

Meaning

Ming Dynasty

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夜明け

Meaning

Dawn

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明白

Meaning

Clear, Obvious

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不明

Meaning

Unknown

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解明

Meaning

Clarification

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明ける

Meaning

End, Dawn

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発明

Meaning

Invention

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打ち明ける

Meaning

Confess

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明治

Meaning

Meiji

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判明

Meaning

Clarification

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明く

Meaning

Open

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梅雨明け

Meaning

End of rainy season

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明瞭

Meaning

Clear

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'Toumei' means 'Transparent' .

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