Word details
ひらめき
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ひらめき.
Dictionary
Entry
1
flair; flash
Examples
私は遠くに稲妻のひらめきを見た。
I saw flashes of lightning in the distance.
2
insight; flash (of inspiration, wit, etc.)
Examples
アジアの宗教から閃きを得て、彼は複数の素晴らしい彫刻を生み出した。
Asian religions inspire him to create splendid sculptures.
3
waving (e.g. of a flag in the wind)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
閃
flash, brandish
10 strokesGrade 9
On
セン
Kun
ひらめ.くひらめ.きうかが.う
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