- 明るい — bright / cheerful
- 説明 — explanation
- 明た — tomorrow
- 明か — clear / obvious
- 発明 — invention
- 文明 — civilization
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明 combines the sun (日) and moon (月), symbolizing brightness and the passing of time. It's widely used in expressions of clarity, understanding, and future outlooks.
部屋が明るくなりました。
The room became bright.
明日の天気は 晴れるそうです。
The weather is expected to be clear tomorrow.