Japanese

かす

めをかがやかす
Meaning: eyes sparkle; eyes light up
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 目を輝かす 目を輝かさない
Polite 目を輝かします 目を輝かしません
Past 目を輝かした 目を輝かさなかった
Polite + Past 目を輝かしました 目を輝かしませんでした
Te-form 目を輝かして 目を輝かさなくて
Potential 目を輝かせる 目を輝かせない
Passive 目を輝かされる 目を輝かされない
Causative 目を輝かさせる 目を輝かさせない
Imperative 目を輝かせ 目を輝かすな

Handwriting

目
を
輝
か
す

Example

The children's eyes sparkled as they watched the magic show.

Usage Notes

Used when someone shows joy, hope, or intense interest through their facial expression.

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