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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesはっきりと
Native Script:日本語
Pronunciation / Transliteration: hakkirito
"彼女は自分の意見をはっきりと述べた。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand; clearly and distinctly.
"She stated plainly that she would not accept the revised offer." - 2
Without any extra decoration, embellishment, or complexity; simply.
"The room was furnished quite plainly with only a wooden table and two chairs."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'plainly', combining the adjective 'plain' (from Old French 'plein', ultimately from Latin 'plānus' meaning flat or clear) with the adverbial suffix '-ly' of Germanic origin. The term evolved from meaning 'in a flat manner' to signifying clarity, directness, and lack of ornamentation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Plainly" is said worldwide
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clairement
Transliteration: klɛr.mɑ̃
"Il a expliqué clairement sa position."
klar
Transliteration: klaːɐ̯
"Das Problem liegt klar auf der Hand."
chiaramente
Transliteration: kja.raˈmen.te
"Ha parlato chiaramente durante la riunione."
claramente
Transliteration: kla.ɾaˈmen.te
"Se ve claramente que la situación ha mejorado."
claramente
Transliteration: kla.ɾaˈmẽ.tʃi
"Ele explicou claramente o que precisava ser feito."
स्पष्ट रूप से
Transliteration: spasht roop se
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"उसने स्पष्ट रूप से अपनी बात कही।"
清楚地
Transliteration: qīng chu de
Script: 中文汉字
"他清楚地表达了自己的意图。"
분명히
Transliteration: bunmyeonghi
Script: 한국어 한글
"그는 자신의 입장을 분명히 밝혔다."
はっきりと
Transliteration: hakkirito
Script: 日本語
"彼女は自分の意見をはっきりと述べた。"
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