Word details
明るい
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 明るい.
Dictionary
Entry
1
light; bright; well-lit; well-lighted
Examples
ダイヤは明るく光った。
The diamond shone brightly.
2
bright (colour)
Examples
明るい色が私たちの目を引いた。
The bright colors arrested our eyes.
3
cheerful; bright; spirited; sunny (e.g. disposition)
Examples
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.
4
bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy; encouraging; promising
5
As ...に明るい
knowledgeable (about); familiar (with); well versed (in); well acquainted (with)
Examples
君はなかなか地理に明るいな。
You're pretty good with the lay of the land.
6
fair (e.g. politics); clean; impartial
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
明
bright, light
8 strokesFrequency 67JLPT N3Grade 2
On
メイミョウミン
Kun
あ.かりあか.るいあか.るむあか.らむあき.らかあ.ける-あ.けあ.くあ.くるあ.かす
Nanori
あきらあけあすきらけさやさやかとしはるみめ
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