Japanese Conversation · Level 71
75 words
Japanese word
眩しい
Pronunciation
Romajimabushii
Meaning
- i-adjectivedazzling
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes light so intense that it catches the eyes, and by extension a person or thing that shines with striking brilliance.
Common phrases
眩しい光mabu shi i hikari
dazzling light
目に眩しいme ni mabu shi i
dazzling to the eyes
Similar words
まばゆいmabayui: Describes light or brilliance that is exceptionally strong and difficult to look at.
明るいakarui: Describes light that makes a place easy to see or a person with a cheerful manner.
輝かしいkagayakashii: Describes a person, quality, or achievement that is outstanding and impressive.
Definition in Japanese
光が強く、目を開けていられないほどまぶしく感じられるさま。hikari ga tsuyo ku me o a ke te i ra re na i ho do ma bu shi ku kan ji ra re ru sa ma
Word origin
The native Japanese adjective 眩しい (mabushii) is historically related to 目映ゆし (mabayushi), an older form describing light that makes the eyes feel dazzled.
Usage tips
- In Japanese, 眩しい (mabushii) often describes a smile, youth, or talent metaphorically, where brightness suggests an impressive quality rather than literal light.
Other meanings
- brighti-adjective
- radianti-adjective
Opposites
- 暗いkuraidarki-adjective
Related words
- 眩しさmabushisabrightnessnoun