Japanese

ひかりかがやく
Meaning: to shine brightly; to glitter; to be radiant
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

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

Handwriting

光
り
輝
く

Example sentences

The stars were shining brightly in the night sky.
夜の街を歩くと、色鮮やかなネオンが光り輝いている。
When walking through the city at night, the colorful neon signs are shining brightly.

Usage Notes

Refers to something emitting or reflecting strong, beautiful light. Can also describe a person's radiant appearance.

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