賢明

• 読み: けんめい
• ローマ字: kenmei
• 漢字の分解: 賢 (ken) — wise, clever; 明 (mei) — bright, clear
• 発音: /ke.ɴ.me.i/

意味

Wise; sensible; prudent. Describes a decision or person characterised by good judgment.

A na-adjective and noun used to praise someone's judgment or to describe a well-considered decision. Common patterns include 賢明な判断 (wise decision), 賢明な選択 (sensible choice), and 賢明だ (it is wise). Often used when advising someone or evaluating decisions after the fact. More formal and elevated than 頭がいい (smart), focusing on wisdom and prudence rather than raw intelligence.

例文

1. 今は無理をしないのが賢明だと思う。
2. 彼女の賢明な判断がチームを救った。
3. 早めに準備を始めたのは賢明な選択だった。

使い方ガイド

場面: advice, decision-making, evaluation, business

トーン: approving

起源と歴史

From Sino-Japanese 賢 (ken, wise/clever) + 明 (mei, bright/clear). Literally 'wise and clear,' suggesting someone whose intelligence illuminates the right path forward.

文化的背景

時代: Classical

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal