Word Meaning 明暗

めいあん meian

明暗 is read as めいあん (meian) and means light and darkness.

Meaning

English

light and darkness
light and shade

Reading

Kana

めいあん

Romaji

meian

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 21 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N3 Jōyō Grade 3 Kanken 8級 Rank 5221 Priority A

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

明暗両面

めいあんりょうめん

(both) the bright and dark sides

明暗を分ける

めいあんをわける

to decide the outcome (e.g. game)

夜明け前が一番暗い

よあけまえがいちばんくらい

it's always darkest before the dawn

柳暗花明

りゅうあんかめい

beautiful scenery of spring

明治

めいじ

Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)

明確

めいかく

clear

明記

めいき

clear writing

明文化

めいぶんか

stipulation

明示

めいじ

elucidation

明晩

みょうばん

tomorrow evening

明け暮れ

あけくれ

morning and evening

明解

めいかい

clear explanation