きらり

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Meanings

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adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

with a momentary flash; glint; sparkle

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Mimetic adverb describing a brief, sharp flash or glint of light, often used with と or as a standalone adverbial.

彼かれの目めがきらりと光ひかった。
His eyes flashed for an instant.
星ほしがきらりと輝かがやいた。
A star twinkled brightly.

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Usage patterns

〈物もの〉がきらりと光ひかるsomething glints/sparkles momentarily
彼かの女じょの指ゆび輪わがきらりと光ひかった。
Her ring gave a brief sparkle.
〈物もの〉がきらりと光ひかる〈物もの〉used to describe eyes or metal catching light briefly
刃はがきらりと光ひかった瞬しゅん間かん、彼かれは動うごきを止とめた。
The moment the blade flashed, he froze.