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
 
 
明るい あかるい
 
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 にっ ニチ (1st, N5)
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)