Translation of Japanese word "明るい" to English
明るい
あかるい
[akarui]
IPA: /akarui/
Meaning
AdjectiveEmitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant.
How to use
明るい (akarui) — 'bright / cheerful / light / well-informed'. 明るい部屋 — bright room. 性格が明るい — cheerful personality. Antonym: 暗い (kurai).
🇬🇧 English
bright / cheerful
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 明るい
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): あかるい
Romaji Transcription: akarui
Example Sentences
この部屋は明るいです。
このへやはあかるいです。
This room is bright.
明るい天気で外に出てみましょう。
あかるいてんきでそとにでてみましょう。
Let's go outside on a bright day.
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What does the Japanese word "明るい" mean?▼
The Japanese word "明るい" means "bright / cheerful" in English.
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The word "明るい" is read as "あかるい" (akarui). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Bright days allow you to play outside.".
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