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unclear (B1)

カタカナ: アンクリア

IPA: /ʌnˈklɪər/

Not easy to understand, see, or hear; lacking clarity or definite meaning.

意味: 理解や視認、聴取が困難であること。明確さや決定的な意味が欠けている状態。

The instructions were so unclear that nobody knew how to assemble the furniture. — 説明書が非常に不明瞭で、誰も家具の組み立て方を知らなかった。
Her explanation of the new policy was rather unclear, leaving many questions unanswered. — 新しい方針についての彼女の説明はかなり曖昧で、多くの疑問が残された。
Due to the fog, the road signs became unclear, making driving difficult. — 霧のせいで道路標識が見えにくくなり、運転が困難になった。

Japanese translations of Unclear:

unclear about (prepositional phrase): Not having a definite understanding or knowledge of something. — "I'm still unclear about the exact requirements for the project."
unclear whether (collocation): Used to express uncertainty about a choice or possibility. — "It's unclear whether the event will be held indoors or outdoors."
unclear what/how/why (collocation): Expressing uncertainty about a specific detail or reason. — "It's unclear why the decision was made so suddenly."