Meaning

Primary

Wise

Alternatives

Intelligent, Wisdom

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

A wise and bright person is wise and intelligent. In fact, they have so much wisdom that it's showing up as brightness on their skin. Sparkle sparkle goes the wise old woman.

Reading

そうめい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

聡明な子供達に恵まれてとても幸せです。

I am very lucky to have intelligent children.

こんなに聡明さと経験を兼ね備えた人材いないって。

I don't think anyone else has that combination of wisdom and experience.

三村崇は非常に聡明な少年だった。

Takashi Mimura was a very wise boy.

Kanji Composition