Meaning

Primary

Bright

Alternative

Cheerful

Word Type

な adjective

Explanation

This is the na-adjective version of bright. The word is bright or cheerful.

Reading

ほがらか
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Of all the people who are bright and cheerful, one man comes to mind. The cheerful Hulk Hogan (ほが).

Context

Context Sentences

朗らかな声をした知らない人から国際電話がかかってきました。

I got an international call from someone I didn’t know with a melodious voice.

Kanji Composition