JLPT N3 Intermediate
眩しい
Physically blinding brightness or figurative radiance
Readings
Other forms
眩しく adverb
眩しくて te-form
眩しくない negative
眩しかった past
1 I-adjective
Blindingly Bright / Dazzling
Describes light intensity that is so strong it causes physical discomfort or forces one to narrow their eyes.
Example
カーテン を 開けたら 、 朝日 が 眩しかった 。
When I opened the curtains, the morning sun was blindingly bright.
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2 I-adjective
Radiant / Awe-Inspiring
Describes a person or object whose beauty, youth, or success is so impressive that it feels metaphorically radiant.
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