Japanese Word · Intermediate
揺らめく
to flicker, to quiver, to waver, to sway
Pronunciation: [jɯ̟ɾa̠me̞kɯ̟]
Meaning
to flicker, to quiver, to waver, to sway
Example
蝋燭の火が揺らめく。
The candleflame flickers.
Practice tips
- Practice 揺らめく out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.