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Zach

明るい

明い

Reading

Kana: あかるい
Romaji: akarui
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Definitions

1

bright; colourful

2

cheerful

3

familiar (with); knowledgeable (about)

Note: as 〜に明るい
4

fair (e.g. politics); clean

Kanji

Readings: メイ、 ミョウ、 ミン、 あ.かり、 あか.るい、 あか.るむ、 あか.らむ、 あき.らか、 あ.ける、 -あ.け、 あ.く、 あ.くる、 あ.かす
Meanings: bright, light

Example Sentences

(そと)はまだ(あか)るい。
➥It is still light outside.
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(かれ)(あか)るい少年(しょうねん)だ。
➥He is a cheerful boy.
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(そら)(あか)るくなった。
➥The sky has brightened.
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(あか)るい気分(きぶん)になる。
➥Feel light at heart; feel happy.
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(かれ)はいつも(あか)るい。
➥He is always cheerful.
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表情(ひょうじょう)(あか)るくなった。
➥His face cleared.
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