あか
明
 
る
 
い

adjective

  1. light, well-lit, well-lighted.
  2. bright (of a color), brightly-colored.
  3. cheerful, bright, spirited, sunny (e.g. disposition).
  4. encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.), promising, of fair prospects.
  5. familiar (with), knowledgeable (about), well versed (in). As 〜に明るい.
  6. fair (e.g. politics), clean, impartial.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
あか
明
 
る
 
い
明るい あかるい ✔
あかる
明
 
い
明い あかるい

Contained Kanji Breakdown

bright, light
メイ あ.かり あきら (2nd, N4)
day, sun, Japan
ひ ニチ にっ (1st, N5)
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)