Vocabulary

What does 明るい (あかるい, akarui) mean?

明るい (あかるい, akarui) means bright; cheerful, outgoing (personality).

Quick facts
Readingあかるい
Romajiakarui
Part of speechi-adjective
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
あかるい
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonakarui

bright; cheerful, outgoing (personality)

GenkiGenki 18
  1. 1i-adjective light; bright; well-lit
  2. 2i-adjective bright (colour)
  3. 3i-adjective cheerful; bright; spirited
  4. 4i-adjective bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy; encouraging
  5. 5i-adjective knowledgeable (about); familiar (with); well versed (in)

Example sentences

  • She is a cheerful person.

  • This room is bright.

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