JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
ギラギラ
Intense, blinding glare or gaudy, aggressive ambition.
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ぎらぎら hiragana form
1 Adverb (often with と), Suru Verb
Glaring
Describes a dazzling, intense shine that is often blinding or unpleasant to look at.
Example
夏 の 太陽 が ギラギラと 照りつけ て いる 。
The summer sun is blazing down.
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2 Adverb (often with と), Suru Verb
Gaudy
Describes a flashy, vulgar appearance or an aggressive, predatory ambition.
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