apparent

明らかな、明白な

気づいたり理解したりするのが容易である。

やさしい英語で： Something like this is easy to notice or understand.

• There was no apparent reason for the delay.
• The problem soon became apparent.
• It was apparent that she had misunderstood the instructions.

使い方： apparent to someone (The mistake was apparent to everyone.); it is apparent that… (It is apparent that we need more time.)

類義語： obvious, clear, evident

反対語： unclear

よく使う表現： apparent reason, become apparent, immediately apparent

見かけの、表面上の

本当とは限らないが、真実や現実であるように見える。

やさしい英語で： Something like this seems true or real, although it may not be.

• Her apparent calm hid her fear.
• The plan's apparent success did not last.
• There is an apparent contradiction between the two reports.

類義語： seeming, outward

反対語： actual

よく使う表現： apparent success, apparent calm, apparent contradiction

目に見える、見て取れる

目ではっきり確認できる。

やさしい英語で： Something like this can be seen clearly.

• The cracks were apparent in bright light.
• Disappointment was apparent on his face.
• No damage was apparent from outside the building.

使い方： apparent to someone (The damage was apparent to anyone looking closely.)

類義語： visible, noticeable

反対語： invisible, hidden

よく使う表現： apparent damage, barely apparent, apparent marks