Refers to a sparkling or twinkling light, often with a poetic or emotional nuance. Can be used literally for light reflections or figuratively for brilliance or charm.
The twinkling of the stars in the night sky is beautiful.
彼女の瞳には特別なきらめきがあった。
There was a special sparkle in her eyes.
Kanji form using standard okurigana. Less common than kana, but still encountered.
Katakana form; sometimes used for stylistic effect, but not a standard spelling.
Irregular okurigana usage; the standard okurigana is 煌めき.
Derived from the verb きらめく (to glitter, sparkle), which is of mimetic origin, imitating the sound or appearance of sparkling light.