Japanese symbol for “sparkling”
キラキラ
キラキラ
Romaji: kirakira
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
In Japanese, sparkling is キラキラ (kirakira).
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
- adv, adv-to, vs glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
Written forms: —. Readings: キラキラ、きらきら.
Other Japanese words for “sparkling”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 燦然 | さんぜん sanzen | brilliant; radiant; bright |
| 閃々 | せんせん sensen | sparkling; glistening; glittering |
| ちらちら | ちらちら chirachira | flickering; twinkling; glimmering |
| スパークリング | スパークリング supaakuringu | sparkling |
| 赫然 | かくぜん kakuzen | shining; glittering; sparkling |
See also: Chinese symbol for “sparkling”.
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