Meaning

Primary

Unknown

Alternatives

Unclear, Uncertain, Unsure

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

Something that is not bright is cloudy and fuzzy. What do you think when you look into the fuzzy clouds? It is the unknown, the unclear, the uncertain.

Reading

ふめい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • ソース不明

    unknown source

    正体不明

    unknown, unidentifiable

    生死不明

    unknown if alive or dead

Context Sentences

このホテルは、オーナーが不明です。

The owner of this hotel is unknown.

生まれた日は不明です。

The day of birth is unknown.

私の兄は今どこにいるか不明なんです。

It's uncertain where my brother is now.

Kanji Composition