What does 明るい mean?
明るい is a Japanese adjective meaning “bright (in reference to personality or weather); cheerful” in English. It can also be translated as “cheerful, bright (future, prospects, etc.), knowledgeable (about)” depending on context. It is written as 明るい in kanji, あかるい in hiragana, and akarui in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.
Example sentences
ダイヤは明るく光った。
The diamond shone brightly.
明るい色が私たちの目を引いた。
The bright colors arrested our eyes.
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.