NichiDict

明るい

N5
あかるい
明い
[akarui]
Illustration for 明るい

Meanings

1.Adj-i

light; bright; well-lit; well-lighted

2.Adj-i

bright (colour)

3.Adj-i

cheerful; bright; spirited; sunny (e.g. disposition)

4.Adj-i

bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy; encouraging; promising

5.Adj-i

knowledgeable (about); familiar (with); well versed (in); well acquainted (with)

6.Adj-i

fair (e.g. politics); clean; impartial

Examples

この部屋は明るいね。

This room is bright.

明るいうちに帰ったほうがいい。

You should go home while it's still light.

部屋を明るくしたら気分も明るくなった。

When I brightened the room, my mood also improved.