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かがやく
kagayaku
Description
「かがやく」は、光がとても強く出て、明るく光ることです。
"かがやく" means that light shines very strongly and brightly.
星や太陽だけでなく、人の目や未来がすばらしいときにも使います。
It is used not only for stars and the sun but also when a person's eyes or future are wonderful.
Meanings
輝くkagayaku
to shine, sparkle, glitter brightly
夜空に星がかがやいている。
Stars are shining in the night sky.
輝くkagayaku
to look radiant or full of life
彼女の目は希望でかがやいていた。
Her eyes were shining with hope.
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Notes
- Nuance
輝く suggests strong, beautiful light or brilliance, while 光る is a plainer 'to shine/emit light'.
- Etymology
often written 輝く; can also describe metaphorical brilliance of eyes, futures, or achievements.
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