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Light & Sparkle

きらっと

kiratto

A single flash/glint

A brief, beautiful sparkle — a diamond catching the light, a star winking, or a glint of determination in someone's eye. Always a momentary, positive flash.

💡Noticing a ring on someone's finger — 'Her diamond ring flashed kiratto in the sunlight.'

Example

彼女の瞳がきらっと光った。

Her eyes flashed kiratto.

Quiz yourself

The diamond on her ring caught the light and sparkled ___.

彼女の指輪のダイヤモンドが光を受けて○○光った。

jewelryeyesstarsnightChristmas
Intermediate