English–Japanese
“shine” in Japanese
How to say “shine” in Japanese
“Shine” in Japanese is 光る (hikaru).
Something becomes visibly bright by emitting light, reflecting it, or flashing in small points.
Example sentences with 光る
月が光っています。tsuki ga hika tte i ma su
The moon is shining.
暗い部屋では、この時計の文字盤が光ります。kura i heya de wa ko no tokei no moji ban ga hika ri ma su
In a dark room, the face of this watch shines.
Tips for using 光る
- In everyday Japanese, 光る (hikaru) can also describe a talent that stands out, extending the idea of visible brightness to noticeable ability.
Other Japanese words for “shine”
窓から日が差します。mado ka ra hi ga sa shi ma su
Sunlight shines through the window.
夜空の星が輝きます。yo zora no hoshi ga kagaya ki ma su
The stars in the night sky shine.
午後は庭に日が射します。go go wa niwa ni hi ga sa shi ma su
The sun shines on the garden in the afternoon.
空に太陽が照っています。sora ni tai yō ga te tte i ma su
The sun is shining in the sky.