明るい
あかるい
akarui
JLPT N5adjectiveVocabularyLevel 1 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

明るい (あかるい (akarui)) means "Bright". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

Bright

Also : Light · Well-lit · Cheerful

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Example Sentences

この部屋は明るいです。

このへやはあかるいです。

This room is light.

この部屋はとても明るいです。

このへやはとてもあかるいです。

This room is very light.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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