あかるい

明 るい

Common word

  1. adjective (keiyoushi)

    light, bright, well-lit, well-lighted

    • ダイヤは明るく光った。
      The diamond shone brightly.

  2. adjective (keiyoushi)

    bright (colour)

    • 明るい色が私たちの目を引いた。
      The bright colors arrested our eyes.

  3. adjective (keiyoushi)

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

    • 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. adjective (keiyoushi)

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

  5. adjective (keiyoushi)

    knowledgeable (about), familiar (with), well versed (in), well acquainted (with)
    as ...に明るい

    • 君はなかなか地理に明るいな。
      You're pretty good with the lay of the land.

  6. adjective (keiyoushi)

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