Translation guide
A small, quick flash of light, often reflected off a surface. In Japanese, this is expressed through onomatopoeia, verbs, and descriptive phrases depending on the type of glint.
His eyes gave a glint.
Noun for a glittering or twinkling light, often with a sense of beauty. Can be used for a glint that is repeated or sustained.
The glint of the water surface is beautiful.
General verb meaning 'to shine' or 'to flash'. When describing a glint, it is often combined with an onomatopoeic adverb.
Something glinted in the distance.
Verb meaning 'to glitter' or 'to sparkle'. More poetic than 光る, often used for beautiful, twinkling light.
The stars are glinting.
Onomatopoeic adverb for a brief, fleeting glimpse or flash, often implying something seen momentarily. Can be used for a glint that is barely noticeable.
A glint of anger flickered in his eyes.
Express a brief, revealing flash of emotion, such as anger, amusement, or determination, visible in someone's eyes.
Literally 'eyes shine', used to describe a sharp, intense look, often with negative connotations like anger or suspicion.
His eyes glinted with anger.
Literally 'light dwells in the eyes', a more poetic way to say there is a glint of life, passion, or determination.
Describes a sharp, piercing look, often implying a glint of intelligence or aggression.
きらり is for a single, sharp flash; きらめき is for continuous or beautiful glittering; ちらり implies a fleeting, almost secretive glimpse.
The jewel gave a glint.
The glint of the lake was dazzling.
A glint of light slipped through the curtain gap.
There was a glint of strong will in her eyes.
A glint of a smile crossed his sharp gaze.