English–Japanese

“dazzling” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimabushii

Example

夏の太陽は眩しいです。natsu no tai yō wa mabu shi i de su

The summer sun is dazzling.

Illustration for 眩しい (dazzling)

How to say “dazzling” in Japanese

“Dazzling” in Japanese is 眩しい (mabushii).

Describes light so intense that it catches the eyes, and by extension a person or thing that shines with striking brilliance.

Full entry for 眩しい: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 眩しい

雪に反射した光が眩しいです。yuki ni han sha shi ta hikari ga mabu shi i de su

The light reflected by the snow is dazzling.

Tips for using 眩しい

  • In Japanese, 眩しい (mabushii) often describes a smile, youth, or talent metaphorically, where brightness suggests an impressive quality rather than literal light.

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