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きらきら

Readings

Kana: きらきら、キラキラ
Romaji: kirakira, kirakira
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Definition

adv
vs
1

glitter; sparkle; glisten; twinkle

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Example Sentences

(ほし)(そら)にきらきら(かがや)いている。
➥The stars are glittering above.
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太陽(たいよう)はきらきらと(かがや)いていた。
➥The sun was shining bright.
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きらきらする太陽(たいよう)(かがや)いていた。
➥The bright sun was shining.
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(ほし)(そら)できらきら(ひか)っていた。
➥The stars were twinkling in the sky.
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夜空(よぞら)(ほし)がきらきら(かがや)いていた。
➥Stars were twinkling in the sky.
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(かれ)()興奮(こうふん)してきらきら(かがや)いた。
➥His eyes shone with excitement.
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