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明るい — meaning in English

akarui

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English meaning

  • bright adj Giving off or full of strong light.
  • brightness noun The quality or degree of giving off or reflecting light.
  • light noun Brightness that lets people see, from the sun, a lamp, or fire.
  • merry adj Cheerful and full of high spirits; happy and lively.
  • upbeat adjective Cheerful, optimistic, and positive in tone.

Senses

明るい is used for these senses in English:

  • bright Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant.
  • brightness The quality of being bright.
  • light Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure.
  • merry Jolly and full of high spirits; happy.
  • upbeat Having a positive, lively, or perky tone, attitude, etc.

bright — full definition

  1. adj Giving off or full of strong light.
  2. adj Quick-witted or intelligent.
  3. adj Cheerful, optimistic, or full of promise.

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