No. 1,746 in Japanese
ハッキリ
Clearly; plainly; distinctly.
In a sentence
彼は意見をハッキリ述べた。
He stated his opinion clearly.
In this sentence, 'ハッキリ' emphasizes the clarity and directness with which the individual expressed their opinion.
写真がもっとハッキリ見えるように調整してください。
Please adjust it so the photo can be seen more clearly.
Here, 'ハッキリ' pertains to making the image sharp and defined to improve visibility.
彼女はハッキリとした声で話した。
She spoke with a clear voice.
In this case, 'ハッキリ' describes the lucidity and audibility of her manner of speaking.
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