also: まばたく · まだたく
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
Describes light sources such as stars, lamps, or flames that shine unsteadily or intermittently. Often used in literary or poetic contexts.
夜空に星が瞬いている。
Stars are twinkling in the night sky.
ろうそくの火が風で
The candle flame flickered in the wind.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
Refers to the rapid closing and opening of the eyelids. The reading またたく is sometimes used transitively with 目を, though intransitive use is more common.
彼は驚いて何度も瞬いた。
He blinked several times in surprise.
まぶしくて目が瞬く。
My eyes blink because it's too bright.