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“bright” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiakarui

Example

この部屋は明るいです。ko no heya wa aka ru i de su

This room is bright.

Illustration for 明るい (bright)

How to say “bright” in Japanese

“Bright” in Japanese is 明るい (akarui).

Expresses a clear, light-filled quality and, by extension, the cheerful energy of a person, expression, or atmosphere.

Full entry for 明るい: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 明るい

窓を開けると、部屋が明るくなります。mado o a ke ru to heya ga aka ru ku na ri ma su

The room becomes brighter when the window is opened.

Tips for using 明るい

  • 明るい (akarui) describes a cheerful person or tone, whereas 楽しい (tanoshii) describes something experienced as fun.

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