明

Meaning

1. n
   brightness
2. n
   discernment; insight; an eye (for)
3. n
   eyesight; vision
4. pref abbreviation
   nth year in the Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
5. adv archaic
   clearly; brightly
6. adv archaic
   cleanly; purely
7. n
   Ming dynasty (of China; 1368-1644)
8. n
   vidya (wisdom)
9. n
   mantra
10. pref
    the coming (July 4, etc.)

Example sentences

• 両親は赤ん坊を明と名づけた。

  The parents named their baby Akira.

• 明はテニスが上手だ。

  Akira plays tennis well.