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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