# 明

> 明: bright, light, clear, next, tomorrow

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- **On'yomi readings**: メイ, ミョウ, ミン
- **Kun'yomi readings**: あか.るい, あか.るむ, あか.らむ, あき.らか, あ.く, あ.ける, あ.くる, あ.かす
- **Meanings**: bright, light, clear, next, tomorrow

## Notes

Composed of sun and moon symbols, this kanji represents luminosity or clarity. It is a fundamental character used in common words like ashita (tomorrow), akarui (bright), and setsumei (explanation). It is categorized as a JLPT N5 kanji.