Godan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to brighten, to grow light.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
明るむ あかるむ

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)