“Unclear” in Japanese
Short answer
Unclear in Japanese is “不明” (fumei). Full meaning: unclear, obscure, indistinct, uncertain, ambiguous; unknown, unidentified; ignorance, lack of wisdom, lack of insight.
Other ways to say “Unclear” in Japanese
不明瞭
fumeiryou unclear, indistinct, obscure, opaque, inarticulate, dim, blurred
曖昧
aimai vague, ambiguous, unclear; shady, disreputable; fuzzy
雲をつかむよう
kumowotsukamuyou vague, unclear, elusive, hazy
ふめい
fumei unclear, obscure, indistinct, uncertain, ambiguous; unknown, unidentified; ignorance, lack of wisdom, lack of insight
覚束ない
obotsukanai uncertain, doubtful, unpromising; unreliable, unsteady, insecure, shaky, faltering; unclear, vague, hazy, indistinct
暗然
anzen dark, gloomy, black, unclear; doleful, discouraged, disappointed, tearful, dispirited
不確か
futashika unreliable, uncertain, indefinite, unclear
未解明
mikaimei unexplained, unsolved, unclear
茫々
boubou vast (ocean, desert, etc.), boundless, extensive; vague (e.g. memories), unclear, fuzzy, hazy; rampant (weeds, etc.), running wild, overgrown
不明確
fumeikaku inaccurate, indistinct, imprecise, unclear, indecisive
あいまい
aimai vague, ambiguous, unclear; shady, disreputable; fuzzy
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