Translation guide
Expressing the idea of being open, honest, and clear in communication or actions, without hiding information or intentions.
Describing a person, organization, or process that shares information freely and does not hide anything.
Literally 'has transparency'. This is the most direct and common way to say something is transparent, often used for organizations, policies, or processes.
この会社は透明性がある。
This company is transparent.
From English 'open'. Commonly used in casual and business contexts to mean transparent and forthcoming.
Describing information, rules, or processes that are not obscure or confusing.
Means 'clear' or 'explicit'. Used when rules, criteria, or explanations are easy to understand and unambiguous.
ルールは明確であるべきだ。
The rules should be transparent.
Describing an object or material that you can see through.
彼はとてもオープンな人だ。
He is a very open person.
Means 'to speak without hiding anything'. Emphasizes full disclosure in conversation.
彼女は包み隠さず話した。
She spoke transparently (without hiding anything).
Means 'frank' or 'straightforward'. Often used for people who are honest and direct.
率直に言うと、その計画は問題がある。
To be transparent, that plan has problems.
Means 'easy to understand'. A more casual way to say something is clear and not confusing.
この説明は分かりやすい。
This explanation is transparent.
透き通った水
crystal clear water