輝く

To shine, sparkle, or be radiant.

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輝きます polite form

輝いて te-form

輝いた plain past

輝ける potential form

1 Verb (intransitive)

To shine / To sparkle

Describes the visual effect of shining brightly, twinkling, or glittering.

Example

空には星が輝いている。

The stars are shining in the sky.

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2 Verb (intransitive)

To be radiant / To beam

Indicates a radiant state caused by strong emotion, exceptional skill, or glorious success.

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輝く

かがやく

To shine, sparkle, or be radiant.

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