adjective
- light, well-lit, well-lighted.
- bright (of a color), brightly-colored.
- cheerful, bright, spirited, sunny (e.g. disposition).
- encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.), promising, of fair prospects.
- familiar (with), knowledgeable (about), well versed (in). As 〜に明るい.
- fair (e.g. politics), clean, impartial.
Variations
Pronunciation |
Kanji |
Kana |
Is Common |
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明るい
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あかるい
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✔
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明い
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あかるい
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Contained Kanji Breakdown
bright, light
メイ あ.かり あきら (2nd, N4)
day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)