English–Japanese
“blinking” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitenmetsu
Example
ランプが点滅しています。ra n pu ga ten metsu shi te i ma su
The lamp is blinking.
How to say “blinking” in Japanese
“Blinking” in Japanese is 点滅 (tenmetsu).
Describes a light or signal repeatedly switching between bright and unlit states.
Example sentences with 点滅
警告灯の点滅が運転者に異常を知らせます。kei koku tō no ten metsu ga un ten sha ni i jō o shi ra se ma su
The blinking of the warning light alerts the driver to a problem.
Tips for using 点滅
- The English word blinking can describe eye movements, whereas Japanese 点滅 (tenmetsu) normally describes lights, signs, or signals switching on and off.