光る

光る

ひかる

To shine, to glitter, to glow

N4verb·hikaru

How to remember it

Verb form of 光 (hikari, light) — emitting light and glowing brightly.

Example sentences

  • 夜空に星が光っています。

    よぞらにほしがひかっています。

    Stars are shining in the night sky.

  • 彼の才能は周りの人より光っています。

    かれのさいのうはまわりのひとよりひかっています。

    His talent shines brighter than those around him.

Usage

Intransitive godan verb; figuratively means 'to stand out.'

Related words

輝く太陽

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