ちらちら

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Readings

Kana: ちらちら、チラチラ、チラッチラッ

Romaji: chirachira, chirachira, chiratchira

Definitions

adv-to

vs

1

falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word

2

flickering; twinkling; glimmering; sparkling; dazzling

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word

3

appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word

4

glancing (repeatedly)

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word

See also: ちらっと

5

(hear, see) from time to time; intermittently

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Example Sentences

遠(とお)くで小(ちい)さな明(あ)かりがちらちらしていた。

➥Little lights were blinking on and off in the distance.

ちょっと屈(かが)めば、信号旗(しんごうき)がチラチラと見(み)え隠(かく)れします。

➥If you just crouch a little, the signal flag can just be seen flicking in and out of sight.