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ひらめく
hirameku
Description
「ひらめく」は、いいアイデアや答えが急に頭に出てくる時に使う言葉です。
"ひらめく" is used when a good idea or answer suddenly comes to mind.
また、旗などが風でひらひら動くようすを表すこともあります。
It can also describe something like a flag fluttering in the wind.
Meanings
ひらめくhirameku
to suddenly think of a good idea; to flash into one's mind
いい考えがひらめいた。
I had a good idea.
ひらめくhirameku
to flutter or wave in the wind
風で旗がひらめく。
The flag flutters in the wind.
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Notes
- Nuance
Sense 1 stresses a sudden, inspired idea, unlike the neutral 思いつく.
- Etymology
from ひらひら (fluttering); both senses share the image of something appearing quickly.
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