明るい

Meanings

1. light; bright; well-lit; well-lighted
2. bright (colour)
3. cheerful; bright; spirited; sunny (e.g. disposition)
4. bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy; encouraging; promising
5. knowledgeable (about); familiar (with); well versed (in); well acquainted (with)

Part of speech: i-adjective

Kanji

• 明

  Meanings

  bright, light

  On reading

  メイ、ミョウ、ミン

  Kun reading

  あ.かり、あか.るい、あか.るむ、あか.らむ、あき.らか、あ.ける

  Strokes

  8

Example sentences

• ダイヤは明るく光った。

  The diamond shone brightly.

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• 明るい色が私たちの目を引いた。

  The bright colors arrested our eyes.

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• あの子供は明るい微笑でみんなをひきつける。

  The child captivates everyone with his sunny smile.

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