ぴかり

adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb

with a flash; brightly; dazzlingly

Onomatopoeic adverb describing a single, brief flash or sparkle of light. Often used with と (ぴかりと). Compare ピカッと for a sharper, more abrupt flash.

See also: ピカッと

• 星ほしがぴかりと光ひかった。

  A star twinkled brightly.

• カメラのフラッシュがぴかりと光ひかった。

  The camera flash went off with a flash.