Stars are shining in the night sky.
輝
radiance, shine, sparkle, gleam, twinkle
Kanji
Grade
Grade 8
Strokes
15 strokes
Radical
車部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
キ
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
かがやく
Nanori (Name Reading)
あきら, かがやき, てる, ひかる
Common Readings
キ, かがや…く
Example sentences
When I looked up at the night sky, a beautiful full moon was shining.
The brilliance of the morning sun was reflected on the sea surface.
That woman of matchless beauty was so radiant that the phrase 'putting the moon and flowers to shame' was perfectly apt.
The children's eyes sparkled as they watched the magic show.
The stars were shining brightly in the night sky.
When walking through the city at night, the colorful neon signs are shining brightly.
She has a brilliant career as a pianist.
Compared to the brilliant achievements of my predecessors, I am but a slow horse.
The medal emitted the brilliance of victory.
Example Vocabulary
輝く
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
輝き
brilliance; radiance; sparkle
目を輝かす
eyes sparkle; eyes light up
光り輝く
to shine brightly; to glitter; to be radiant
輝かしい
brilliant; glorious; splendid
光輝
brilliance; glory; splendor
燦然と輝く
光輝く
輝石
輝かす
to let shine; to make brilliant; to show off (fame)
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