JLPT N1Words

顕著

Readingけんちょkencho

Meaning
目立ってはっきりしている様子
Explanation
「顕著(けんちょ)」 describes something that stands out conspicuously and is clearly apparent to everyone. It is used like 「効果が顕著に現れる」 (the effect appears markedly). 「わずかにしか現れない」 (appears only slightly) is the exact opposite, referring to a small, inconspicuous degree, so do not confuse them.
Original Japanese explanation

「顕著(けんちょ)」は、際立って目立ち、誰の目にもはっきり分かる様子を表します。「効果が顕著に現れる」のように使います。「わずかにしか現れない」は正反対で、程度が小さく目立たないことを指すため、混同しないようにしましょう。

Examples
  • 効果が顕著に現れる

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