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明るい, 明い

あかるい

adjective (keiyoushi)
  • bright
  • colourful
  • cheerful
  • familiar (with)
  • knowledgeable (about)
  • fair (e.g. politics)
  • clean

Conjugations

Present 明るい
Negative 明るくない
Past 明るかった
Past Negative 明るくなかった
Te Form 明るくて

Related Kanji

明 bright, light

Example Sentences

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.
ダイヤは明るく光った。
The diamond shone brightly.
君はなかなか地理に明るいな。
You're pretty good with the lay of the land.
表情が明るくなった。
His face cleared.
彼はいつも明るい。
He is always cheerful.