道端でキラキラ光る石を拾った。
I picked up a sparkling stone on the side of the road.
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Stars are shining brightly in the night sky.
シャボン玉が虹色に光った。
The soap bubble shone with rainbow colors.
古い駅のレールが朝日に光っていた。
At the old station, the rail was shining in the morning sun.
夏の夜、川沿いで蛍が綺麗に光っている。
On a summer night, fireflies are glowing beautifully along the river.
空に電が光りました。
Lightning flashed in the sky.
涙がきらりと光った。
A tear sparkled in the eye.
星が清かに光る。
The star shines clearly and brightly.
嵐の夜に飛電が空を光らせた
Lightning lit up the sky on the stormy night.
神社の神鏡が美しく光っている
The sacred mirror at the shrine is shining beautifully.
Usage Notes
Can refer to objects emitting their own light or reflecting it. Also used metaphorically for talent or beauty.
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