Meaning

Primary

Actual

Alternatives

Obvious, Explicit, Overt, Apparent, Evident

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

If it appears to exist, then it's probably an actual thing... you know, existing and stuff. That should be pretty obvious.

Reading

けんざい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

この絵は、人間の顕在意識と潜在意識を象徴しています。

This picture symbolizes humanity’s conscious and subconscious.

Kanji Composition