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きらめき Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
glitter ; sparkle ; twinkle
usually written using kana alone
Refers to a sparkling or twinkling light, often with a poetic or emotional nuance. Can be used literally for light reflections or figuratively for brilliance or charm.
Written forms きらめき Usage 82%
The word is usually written in kana. This is the most common and recommended spelling.
煌きら めき Usage 9%
Kanji form using standard okurigana. Less common than kana, but still encountered.
キラメキ Usage 9%
search-only kana form
Katakana form; sometimes used for stylistic effect, but not a standard spelling.
きらめき
が
あっ
た
。
There was a special sparkle in her eyes.
煌きらめ
き
irregular okurigana
Irregular okurigana usage; the standard okurigana is 煌めき.
Similar words 輝かがや き 輝き is a more general term for brightness or radiance, often used for sustained shine, while きらめき emphasizes intermittent, twinkling light.
光ひかり 光 is the general word for light, whereas きらめき specifically refers to a glittering or sparkling quality.
Etymology Derived from the verb きらめく (to glitter, sparkle), which is of mimetic origin, imitating the sound or appearance of sparkling light.
