chika-chika
Rapid, repeated blinking of light. Describes a failing fluorescent lamp, Christmas lights twinkling, or the stinging sensation in tired eyes.
💡A fluorescent light about to burn out — 'The office light is going chika-chika, we need to replace it.'
蛍光灯がちかちかして目が疲れる。
The fluorescent light is flickering chika-chika and tiring my eyes.
The old fluorescent light kept going ___, giving me a headache.
古い蛍光灯が○○して、頭が痛くなった。