This is the 9659th most frequent Japanese word.
自明
Self-evident; obvious.
The word '自明' is used to describe something that is obvious or requires no explanation in the context of solving or deduction.
数学の証明において、このステップは自明である。
In the mathematical proof, this step is self-evident.
Here '自明' refers to the apparent simplicity or obviousness which still requires validation for thoroughness.
その結果が自明であるように思えても、再度確認する必要がある。
Even though the result seems self-evident, it is necessary to verify it again.
In this sentence, '自明' signifies the clarity or self-explanatory nature of an argument or idea which is being questioned.