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光る ひかる N4

  1. to be bright; to glitter; to shine

光る棒 ひかるぼう

  1. glowstick; neon light stick

ピカピカ光る ピカピカひかる

  1. to glitter; to sparkle; to twinkle

風光る かぜひかる

  1. like wind blowing through the spring sunshine; springlike

瑠璃も玻璃も照らせば光る るりもはりもてらせばひかる

  1. cream rises to the top; great talent will stand out anywhere; lapis lazuli and crystals shine when lit up

目が光る めがひかる

  1. to keep a close eye on; to monitor closely (for rule-breaking, etc.)

ギラリ ギラリ

  1. glaring; goggling; staring (e.g. eyes)
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