Meaning

Primary

Unknown

Alternatives

Unclear, Uncertain, Unsure

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

When it's not bright, you can't see what's around you. In the dark, everything feels unknown, unclear, and 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

  • 不明なまま

    remains unknown

    不明な点

    unknown point, unknown aspect

    不明なこと

    something unclear

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