明るい
Reading: あかるい
Meaning: bright, cheerful
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Example Sentence
彼女 は いつも 明るい 性格 です
She always has a cheerful personality.
Usage Notes
Can describe both literal brightness (light) and figurative brightness (personality). Opposite of 暗い (くらい).
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