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不明

Unknown


Meaning

Unknown, Unclear, Uncertain, Unsure

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

Something that is not bright is cloudy and fuzzy. What do you think when you look into the fuzzy clouds? It is the unknown, the unclear, the uncertain.


Reading

ふめい

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 不明なまま

    remains unknown

    不明な点

    unknown point, unknown aspect

    不明なこと

    something unclear

  • ご不明な点

    questions, unclear points

    ご不明なとき

    when unsure

    ご不明な方

    those who are unsure

  • 生死不明

    unknown if alive or dead

    正体不明

    unknown, unidentifiable

    ソース不明

    unknown source

Context Sentences

このホテルは、オーナーが不明です。

The owner of this hotel is unknown.

生まれた日は不明です。

The day of birth is unknown.

私の兄は今どこにいるか不明なんです。

It's uncertain where my brother is now.


Kanji Composition