How to say 'Shine' in Japanese | 輝く

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The Japanese word for Shine is 'Kagayaku', written as 輝く in Japanese.'Shine' in hiragana is かがやく.

word

輝く

Meaning

Shine

Reading

かがやく

kagayaku

Kanji

輝Radiance, Shine brilliantly

Explanation

The Japanese verb '輝く (かがやく)' means 'to shine' or 'to sparkle'. It is often used to describe something that emits light or has a radiant appearance, such as stars, jewels, or even a person's eyes. It can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who stands out due to their talent, success, or positive qualities. Example sentences: The stars shine brightly in the night sky「夜空に星が輝く」(よぞらにほしがかがやく). Her smile sparkles with joy「彼女の笑顔は喜びで輝いている」(かのじょのえがおはよろこびでかがやいている). The athlete shone in the competition「その選手は競技で輝いた」(そのせんしゅはきょうぎでかがやいた).

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

2761

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is a godan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 輝く

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

輝

Meaning

Radiance, Shine brilliantly

Hiragana in the Word 輝く

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

く

Reading

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'Kagayaku' means 'Shine' .

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