ピカピカ
also: ピッカピカ · ビカビカ
ピカピカする · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | ピカピカする | ピカピカしない |
| Polite | ピカピカします | ピカピカしません |
| Past polite | ピカピカしました | ピカピカしませんでした |
| Past | ピカピカした | ピカピカしなかった |
| Te-form | ピカピカして | ピカピカしないで |
| Desire | ピカピカしたい | ピカピカしたくない |
| Potential | ピカピカできる | ピカピカできない |
| Passive | ピカピカされる | ピカピカされない |
| Causative | ピカピカさせる | ピカピカさせない |
| Causative passive | ピカピカさせられる | ピカピカさせられない |
| Volitional | ピカピカしよう | |
| Polite volitional | ピカピカしましょう | |
| Imperative | ピカピカしろ | ピカピカするな |
| Conditional | ピカピカすれば | ピカピカしなければ |
| Tara conditional | ピカピカしたら | ピカピカしなかったら |
Meanings
adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Describes something that reflects light brightly, often with a sense of cleanliness or newness. Can be used adverbially with と or as an adjective with な/の.
I polished the floor until it shone.
Her eyes were sparkling.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
brand new; shiny and new
Emphasizes that something is in pristine, unused condition, often with a positive connotation. Commonly used for objects like cars, appliances, or uniforms.
I bought a brand new car.
I'm happy my school backpack is shiny and new.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
cleaned (of a plate, etc.); finished; licked clean
Childish or informal expression meaning that a plate or container is completely empty, as if polished clean. Often used by or to children.
You ate everything and left your plate clean, didn't you?
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉をピカピカに磨くto polish something until it shines
My father polished the car until it shone.
- 〈物〉はピカピカの新品だsomething is shiny and brand new
Her shoes are brand new and shiny.
- 〈物〉をピカピカに食べるto eat something until the plate is licked clean
The child ate until the plate was licked clean.
Expressions
- ピカピカ光るsparkle; glitter; twinkle