明るい

明るい

あかるい

Bright, cheerful

N5i-adjective·akarui

How to remember it

明 (bright) plus るい — a sunlit room feels open and lifts your mood.

Example sentences

  • 彼女は明るい人です。

    かのじょはあかるいひとです。

    She is a cheerful person.

  • 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.

Usage

Both literal (well-lit) and figurative (cheerful personality); antonym is 暗い (dark).

Related words

暗い明るさ楽しい笑顔

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