(あか)るい

あかるい
adjective (i-adjective)
bright, cheerful
1. bright, light
Describes a place or thing that is well-lit or bright.
この部屋(へや)(あか)るいです
This room is bright.
(そと)(あか)るくなりました
It got bright outside.
I like bright-colored clothes.
When I turned on the light, the room got bright.
This shop has big windows and is very bright even during the day, so it's good for reading.
2. cheerful, bright (personality)
Describes a cheerful, positive personality.
(あか)るい(ひと)です
They're a cheerful person.
They're always smiling cheerfully.
I greeted them in a cheerful voice.
She has a cheerful personality and is liked by everyone.
The atmosphere at the company is cheerful and I can work happily every day, so I'm glad I changed jobs.

(あか)るい is an i-adjective with two meanings: physical brightness and cheerful personality.

FORMS:

  • Adverb: (あか)るく
  • Noun: (あか)るさ (brightness)
  • Negative: (あか)るくない
  • Past: (あか)るかった

SENSE 1 - PHYSICAL BRIGHTNESS:

SENSE 2 - CHEERFUL/OPTIMISTIC:

OPPOSITE:
(くら): dark (physical); gloomy (emotional)

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 先行(さきゆ)(あか)るい: the future looks bright
  • (あか)るいニュース: good news