顕 (xiǎn) - manifest & apparent

顕Tone 3

xiǎn ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

顕 · xiǎn

manifest;

apparent;

clear;

to show;

to display;

to reveal

manifestapparentclear

Usage highlights

obvious effectclear manifestationreveal one's true natureoutstanding achievementapparent phenomenonshow one's ability

Synonyms

  • 显— simplified Chinese equivalent meaning manifest, apparent
  • 明— bright, clear, obvious
  • 著— conspicuous, remarkable

Antonyms

  • 隐— hidden, concealed
  • 蔽— cover, hide
  • 暗— dark, obscure

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The evidence clearly shows the truth (証拠が顕著に真実を示す).
  • He achieved outstanding results (顕著な成果を収めた).
  • This phenomenon is becoming apparent (この現象が顕在化している).
  • She made her intentions clear (意図を顕にした).

Collocations

  • obvious effect(顕著な効果)
  • clear manifestation(顕在化)
  • reveal one's true nature(本性を顕す)
  • outstanding achievement(顕著な成果)
  • apparent phenomenon(顕著な現象)
  • show one's ability(才能を顕わす)

Idioms

  • To show one's true colors(本性を顕わす)
  • Outstanding achievement(顕著な功績)
  • Clear manifestation(顕在化する)
  • To reveal one's ability(才能を顕す)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in Japanese kanji writing (kyūjitai form) equivalent to simplified Chinese 显
  • Commonly appears in formal documents and academic contexts in Japanese
  • Often used in compound words describing clarity, visibility, or prominence

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