A1 Expression ニュートラル

Se on selvä

It is clear

意味

Confirming understanding.

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文化的背景

Finns value 'asiallisuus' (matter-of-factness). A quick 'Selvä' is not rude; it's efficient. Clarity of weather and snow is vital. The concept of 'selvä' extends to the visibility of the horizon. In Finnish meetings, 'Selvä' often marks the end of a topic. Don't keep talking after someone says it. In gaming and tech, 'Selvä' is often replaced by 'Ok' or 'K', but 'Selvä' remains the 'adult' choice.

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The 'Nod' Factor

Finns often accompany 'Selvä' with a single, firm downward nod. This reinforces the 'asiallisuus' (matter-of-factness).

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Don't Overuse 'Ymmärrän'

Foreigners often say 'Ymmärrän' (I understand) too much. It sounds a bit heavy. 'Selvä' is much more natural for small things.

意味

Confirming understanding.

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The 'Nod' Factor

Finns often accompany 'Selvä' with a single, firm downward nod. This reinforces the 'asiallisuus' (matter-of-factness).

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Don't Overuse 'Ymmärrän'

Foreigners often say 'Ymmärrän' (I understand) too much. It sounds a bit heavy. 'Selvä' is much more natural for small things.

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Silence is OK

After you say 'Se on selvä,' it's perfectly fine to be silent. You don't need to fill the gap with more words.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing word to confirm you understood the time.

Tapaamme kello viisi. - Se on ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: selvä

'Selvä' is the correct word for 'clear/understood'.

Which response is most natural for a casual text message?

Friend: 'Olen perillä 10 minuutissa.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Selvä homma!

'Selvä homma' is the most natural and friendly informal response.

Match the phrase to the situation.

1. Asia selvä. 2. Selvä pyy. 3. Se on selvä.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-A, 2-B, 3-C

'Asia selvä' is formal/curt, 'Selvä pyy' is an idiom, and 'Se on selvä' is neutral.

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When to use 'Selvä'

Situations

  • Directions
  • Work tasks
  • Confirming times
  • Store checkout

練習問題バンク

3 問題
Fill in the missing word to confirm you understood the time. Fill Blank A1

Tapaamme kello viisi. - Se on ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: selvä

'Selvä' is the correct word for 'clear/understood'.

Which response is most natural for a casual text message? Choose A2

Friend: 'Olen perillä 10 minuutissa.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Selvä homma!

'Selvä homma' is the most natural and friendly informal response.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

1. Asia selvä. 2. Selvä pyy. 3. Se on selvä.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-A, 2-B, 3-C

'Asia selvä' is formal/curt, 'Selvä pyy' is an idiom, and 'Se on selvä' is neutral.

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よくある質問

4 問

Yes! In fact, just 'Selvä' is more common in casual speech than the full 'Se on selvä'.

Yes, but 'Asia selvä' or 'Selvä, kiitos' adds a bit more professional polish.

'Selvä' is for understanding and facts. 'Selkeä' is for visual clarity, like handwriting or a clear sky.

Mostly, yes. But it specifically means 'I have processed the information,' whereas 'OK' can just be a filler.

関連フレーズ

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Selvä homma

similar

Clear thing / Got it

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Asia selvä

specialized form

Matter clear

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Ymmärrän

synonym

I understand

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Totta kai

builds on

Of course

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Sopiiko?

contrast

Does it suit?

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