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輝く
kagayaku
Description
「輝く」は、星や太陽などが明るく光ることを表す言葉です。
"輝く" means to shine brightly like stars or the sun.
人の目や笑顔、才能などがすばらしく見えるときにも使います。
It is also used when someone's eyes, smile, or talent look wonderful.
Meanings
輝くkagayaku
to shine, sparkle, glitter
夜空に星が輝いている。
Stars are shining in the night sky.
輝くkagayaku
to be radiant, brilliant, glowing
彼女の笑顔が輝いていた。
Her smile was shining.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
輝く suggests bright, beautiful shining; 光る is more neutral, just emitting or reflecting light.
- Etymology
related noun form is 輝き (kagayaki), 'brilliance, radiance'.
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