Japanese symbol for “twinkling”
キラキラ
キラキラ
Romaji: kirakira
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
In Japanese, twinkling 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 “twinkling”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 煌めき | きらめき kirameki | glitter; glimmer; sparkle |
| チカチカ | チカチカ chikachika | flickering; flashing on and off; twinkling |
| 瞬き | まばたき mabataki | twinkling (of stars); flicker (of light); blink (of light) |
| ちらちら | ちらちら chirachira | flickering; twinkling; glimmering |
See also: Chinese symbol for “twinkling”.
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