자명하다
To be self-evident or obvious without needing further proof. It describes a truth or fact that is clear to anyone who thinks about it.
Examples
3 of 5노력 없이 성공할 수 없다는 것은 자명한 이치이다.
It is a self-evident principle that one cannot succeed without effort.
환경 보호의 중요성은 이제 누구에게나 자명한 사실입니다.
The importance of environmental protection is now a self-evident fact for everyone.
결과가 어떻게 나올지는 자명하지 않아?
Isn't it obvious what the result will be?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Ja-myeong: Ja (self) + Myeong (clear). Clear by itself.
Quick Quiz
교육이 국가의 미래를 결정한다는 것은 ____ 사실이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 자명한
Examples
노력 없이 성공할 수 없다는 것은 자명한 이치이다.
everydayIt is a self-evident principle that one cannot succeed without effort.
환경 보호의 중요성은 이제 누구에게나 자명한 사실입니다.
formalThe importance of environmental protection is now a self-evident fact for everyone.
결과가 어떻게 나올지는 자명하지 않아?
informalIsn't it obvious what the result will be?
수학적 공리는 증명 없이도 자명한 진리로 받아들여진다.
academicMathematical axioms are accepted as self-evident truths without proof.
시장의 변화에 적응하지 못하면 도태된다는 점은 자명합니다.
businessIt is self-evident that if you cannot adapt to market changes, you will fall behind.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
불 보듯 자명하다
to be as clear as looking at a fire (idiom for very obvious)
Often Confused With
명백하다 is 'clear/obvious' based on evidence, while 자명하다 emphasizes that it is 'self-evident' logically.
Usage Notes
A very sophisticated way to say 'obvious' in academic writing.
Common Mistakes
Don't use for simple physical visibility; use it for logical truths.
Memory Tip
Ja-myeong: Ja (self) + Myeong (clear). Clear by itself.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 自 (self) and 明 (clear).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
교육이 국가의 미래를 결정한다는 것은 ____ 사실이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 자명한
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