Japanese symbol for “glimmer”
煌めき
きらめき
Romaji: kirameki
glitter; glimmer; sparkle; twinkle
In Japanese, glimmer is 煌めき, read きらめき (kirameki).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n glitter; glimmer; sparkle; twinkle; twinkling; glistening
Written forms: 煌めき、煌き、燦めき、燦き. Readings: きらめき、キラメキ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “glimmer”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ちらつく | ちらつく chiratsuku | to flicker; to glimmer; to flit |
| 仄めく | ほのめく honomeku | to be seen dimly; to glimmer |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 煌めく | きらめく kirameku | to glitter; to sparkle; to twinkle |
| 煌々 | こうこう koukou | brilliant; bright; dazzling |
| 煌びやか | きらびやか kirabiyaka | gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling |
| 輝煌帝 | きこうてい kikoutei | poetic word for the sun |
See also: Chinese symbol for “glimmer”.
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