明るい（あかるい）
JLPT N5 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, stays high, no drop
Meaning: bright
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 明るくて | あかるくて |
| ta-form (past) | 明るかった | あかるかった |
| nai-form (negative) | 明るくない | あかるくない |
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Example sentences
- この部屋は窓が大きくて明るい。 — This room has big windows and is bright.
- 彼女はいつも明るい性格だ。 — She always has a cheerful personality.
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