Bright

"Bright" in Japanese

明るい

akarui

(emitting much light; visually dazzling — see also luminous, radiant)

聡明

sōmei

(having a clear, quick intellect — see also intelligent)

賢い

kashikoi

(having a clear, quick intellect — see also intelligent)

鮮明

senmei

(of a colour: not muted or pale — see also bold, vivid)

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