Translation guide
The adverb 'brilliantly' describes doing something in an extremely intelligent, skillful, or impressive way. It can also refer to shining brightly. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for these meanings.
The learner wants to say that someone did something with great intelligence, skill, or success.
Used when something is done splendidly, admirably, or brilliantly. Often implies a sense of admiration.
彼は見事に問題を解決した。
He solved the problem brilliantly.
She passed the exam brilliantly.
Emphasizes skill and vividness, often used for performances or techniques that are brilliantly executed.
彼は鮮やかにゴールを決めた。
He scored a goal brilliantly.
Conveys brilliance with elegance and flair, often used in sports or artistic performances.
彼女は華麗に舞を披露した。
She performed the dance brilliantly.
A general adverb meaning 'wonderfully' or 'brilliantly', suitable for many contexts.
彼は素晴らしくピアノを弾いた。
He played the piano brilliantly.
Focuses on skillful, clever execution. Slightly more formal or literary.
彼は巧みに交渉をまとめた。
He negotiated brilliantly.
The learner wants to describe something emitting a strong, bright light.
Describes sunlight shining brilliantly and abundantly.
太陽が燦燦と輝いている。
The sun is shining brilliantly.
Onomatopoeic word for sparkling or glittering brilliantly, like stars or jewels.
星がキラキラと光っている。
The stars are shining brilliantly.
Literary expression meaning 'dazzlingly' or 'so brilliantly it's almost blinding'.
ダイヤモンドが眩いばかりに輝いていた。
The diamond shone brilliantly.
The learner wants to express that something went extremely well, often in casual conversation.
Casual adverb meaning 'perfectly' or 'brilliantly', used when things go exactly as planned.
試験はバッチリだった。
The exam went brilliantly.
Means 'perfectly', often used to describe a brilliant performance or result.
彼はプレゼンを完璧にこなした。
He handled the presentation brilliantly.
The English word 'brilliantly' often implies high intelligence. In Japanese, directly translating this nuance can sound unnatural. Instead, use adverbs like 見事に or 鮮やかに that focus on the impressive result, or describe the person as 頭がいい (smart) separately.
彼は頭が良くて、見事に解決した。
He is smart and solved it brilliantly.