チカチカ

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

flickering; twinkling; glittering

Describes a light that rapidly turns on and off or shimmers, such as a faulty fluorescent lamp, a star, or a small sparkling object.

• 蛍けい光こう灯とうがチカチカしている。

  The fluorescent light is flickering.

• 星ほしがチカチカ光ひかっている。

  The stars are twinkling.

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

glaringly bright; painfully bright

Used when a strong light feels harsh or dazzling to the eyes, often with a sense of discomfort.

• 太たい陽ようがチカチカとまぶしい。

  The sun is glaringly bright.

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

prickling pain; stinging

Describes a sharp, intermittent pain like a needle prick or an electric shock, often used for nerve pain or eye strain.

• 目めがチカチカする。

  My eyes sting (from strain or irritation).