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朗
朗 (readings: ろう, ほが; Japanese kanji) means “bright / cheerful”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 明朗 (cheerful).
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彼女は明朗な人だ。
かのじょはめいろうなひとだ。She is a cheerful person.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 朗 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | bright / cheerful |
| Readings | ろう, ほが |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 明朗 (cheerful) |
How to read 朗
朗 is read ろう or ほが depending on the word.
Words with 朗
- 明朗vui vẻ
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Updated: 2026-08-09