Kanji: 瞭 (Clear)
The kanji 瞭 means "clear," "plain," or "easy to understand." It specifically describes something that is lucid and unambiguous, whether it's visual clarity or clarity of explanation.
Key Reading:
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): リョウ (ryō)
Common Words & Usage:
明瞭 (meiryō) - Na-adjective. Clear, distinct, obvious.
瞭然 (ryōzen) - Taru-adjective. Perfectly clear, evident.
瞭如 (ryōjo) - Taru-adjective. Clear as day.
Example Sentence:
Japanese: 彼の説明は非常に明瞭で、誰でも理解できた。
Romaji: Kare no setsumei wa hijō ni meiryō de, dare demo rikai dekita.
English: His explanation was very clear, and anyone could understand it.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 瞭 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting and is a fundamental part of mastering kanji writing.