Japanese

かがやく
Meaning: to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 輝く 輝かない
Polite 輝きます 輝きません
Past 輝いた 輝かなかった
Polite + Past 輝きました 輝きませんでした
Te-form 輝いて 輝かなくて
Potential 輝ける 輝けない
Passive 輝かれる 輝かれない
Causative 輝かせる 輝かせない
Causative + Passive 輝かされる 輝かされない
Imperative 輝け 輝くな

Handwriting

輝
く

Example sentences

Stars are shining in the night sky.
夜空を見上げると、美しい満月が輝いていた。
When I looked up at the night sky, a beautiful full moon was shining.
夜空には無数の星が輝いていて、とても美しかった。
Countless stars were shining in the night sky, and it was very beautiful.
彼女は胸元で輝くネックレスを身につけていた。
She was wearing a necklace that sparkled at her chest.
夜空に星がキラキラと輝いている。
The stars are twinkling brightly in the night sky.
夜空に輝く星を見上げる。
Looking up at the stars shining in the night sky.
夜空に星がきらきらと輝いている。
The stars are sparkling in the night sky.
その魚の鱗は銀色に輝いている。
The scales of the fish are shining in silver.
公園の噴水が太陽の光で輝いている。
The fountain in the park is shining in the sunlight.
その日本刀の刀身は鏡のように輝いている。
The blade of that Japanese sword shines like a mirror.

Usage Notes

Used for something that emits or reflects light brilliantly. Can also be used metaphorically for eyes or a smile.

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