patent, clear
On'yomi (音読み)
- ショウ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
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About this kanji
The kanji 「彰」 means "clear" or "patent," suggesting something that is easily understood or noticeable. It is primarily used in noun compounds rather than as a standalone verb. A common compound is 表彰 (ひょうしょう), which means "official commendation," often used in formal awards. Another example is 顕彰 (けんしょう), meaning "honouring" or publicly recognizing someone's achievements. Additionally, 表彰状 (ひょうしょうじょう) translates to "testimonial" or an award certificate. It's important to note that this kanji tends to appear in contexts related to recognition or praise, making it relevant in educational or professional settings.
Example sentences
その功績は彰らかになるだろう。
That achievement will become clear.
Meanings across languages
- English
- patent, clear
- Tiếng Việt
- rõ ràng
- 日本語
- 明らか
- 한국어
- 명백한
- 中文
- 明显
- id
- paten, jelas
- th
- สิทธิบัตร, ชัดเจน
- es
- patente, claro
- fr
- brevet, clair
- de
- Patent, klar
- pt
- patente, claro
Common compounds
- 表彰ひょうしょう(official) commendation, public recognition (of someone's achievements, good deeds, etc.), awarding
- 顕彰けんしょうhonouring (publicly), honoring, making someone's good deeds or achievements well-known
- 表彰状ひょうしょうじょうtestimonial, certificate of commendation
- 彰徳しょうとくpublic praise, making another's virtues well-known
- 受彰じゅしょうreceiving a commendation, receiving an award
- 表彰式ひょうしょうしきcommendation ceremony, award ceremony
- 表彰台ひょうしょうだいvictory stand, winners' podium
- 彰義隊しょうぎたいShōgitai (group of former Tokugawa retainers opposed to the Meiji government and fought in the battle of Ueno)
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