Japanese symbol for “knowledgeable”
明るい
あかるい
Romaji: akarui
light; bright; well-lit; well-lighted
In Japanese, knowledgeable is 明るい, read あかるい (akarui).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adj-i light; bright; well-lit; well-lighted
- adj-i bright (colour)
- adj-i cheerful; bright; spirited; sunny (e.g. disposition)
- adj-i bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy; encouraging; promising
- adj-i knowledgeable (about); familiar (with); well versed (in); well acquainted (with)
- adj-i fair (e.g. politics); clean; impartial
Written forms: 明るい、明い. Readings: あかるい.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “knowledgeable”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 強い | つよい tsuyoi | good (at); skilled; knowledgeable |
| 詳しい | くわしい kuwashii | knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with) |
| 知識豊富 | ちしきほうふ chishikihoufu | knowledgeable |
| 博識 | はくしき hakushiki | learned; erudite; well-informed |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 説明 | せつめい setsumei | explanation; exposition; description |
| 明日 | あした ashita | tomorrow |
| 明らか | あきらか akiraka | clear; obvious; evident |
| 不明 | ふめい fumei | unclear; obscure; indistinct |
| 証明 | しょうめい shoumei | proof; testimony; demonstration |
| 明確 | めいかく meikaku | clear; precise; definite |
See also: Chinese symbol for “knowledgeable”.
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