Japanese Word · Intermediate
ぎらつく
to shine
Pronunciation: [ɡʲiɾa̠t͡sɨkɯ̟]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to shine".
Example
目がぎらついた。
Their eyes shone.
Practice tips
- Practice ぎらつく 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.