語感 Dictionary

明

めい· also みん、みょう、さや

brightness; discernment; insight; an eye (for)

Also written 清

Meanings

  1. Noun

    brightness
  2. discernment; insight; an eye (for)
  3. eyesight; vision

  4. Prefix

    nth year in the Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)Abbreviation

  5. Noun

    Ming dynasty (of China; 1368-1644)historical term
All 8 meanings
  1. vidya (wisdom)
  2. mantra

  3. Prefix

    the coming (July 4, etc.)
Rare and archaic meanings (2)

  1. Adverb

    clearly; brightlyArchaic
  2. cleanly; purelyArchaic

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