“Bright” in Japanese
Short answer
Bright in Japanese is “皓々” (koukou). Full meaning: bright (esp. of the moon); broad and empty.
Other ways to say “Bright” in Japanese
麗らか
uraraka bright (weather, mood, voice, etc.), clear, fine, beautiful, glorious, splendid, cheerful
赤々
akaaka bright red, bright
麗ら
urara bright (weather, mood, voice, etc.), clear, fine, beautiful, glorious, splendid, cheerful
赫灼
kakushaku bright, beaming, brilliant, glittering
燦々
sansan brilliant, bright
明らか
akiraka clear, obvious, evident, plain, definite; bright, light
明るい
akarui light, well-lit, well-lighted; bright (of a colour), brightly-coloured, brightly-colored; cheerful, bright, spirited, sunny (e.g. disposition)
怜悧
reiri clever, bright, sharp, wise, intelligent, sagacious
煌々
koukou brilliant, bright, dazzling
鮮やか
azayaka vivid, bright, brilliant, clear, fresh, vibrant; skillful, skilful, adroit, brilliant (performance, goal, etc.), splendid, superb, magnificent, fine
晴れ晴れ
harebare bright, cheerful, in high spirits; clear (sky), cloudless, sunny
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