Bright in Japanese
"bright" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
8 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "bright". The most common choice is shown first.
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bright, light
Reading: mei
8 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of sun and moon. Brightness of sun and moon.
What it carries
Bright, explanation, civilization. Represents light and understanding.
Related kanji for "bright"
bright
ki · nature
Combines 'fire' (火) with '巸,' representing spreading, shining light and prosperity.
bright
shou
Composed of sun and summon. Sun summoning brightness.
bright
shou
Shape of two suns stacked. Sun shining prosperously.
bright
ki · prosperous, bright
bright
rou · peaceful
Combines 'moon' (月) with 'good' (良), representing brightness and clarity like moonlight.
bright
rin · spiritual
Combines 'deer' (鹿) with 'beautiful' (粦), referring to the legendary sacred beast, the qilin (kirin).
be bright(also: stinking, ill-smelling, suspicious looking)
shuu · powerful
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for bright?
The most common kanji for "bright" is 明, read as mei. It means bright, light. Related kanji: 熙 (bright), 昭 (bright), 昌 (bright), 煕 (bright), 朗 (bright), 麟 (bright) and more.
How many strokes does 明 have?
明 has 8 strokes.