Word details
ひらめく
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ひらめく.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to glitter; to sparkle; to gleam
2
to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to undulate
3
to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
Examples
素晴らしい考えがひらめいた。
A wonderful idea just ran through my mind.
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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