also: めたたく
yodan verb with 'ku' ending (archaic), intransitive verb
to blink; to wink; to bat (one's eyes)
Archaic intransitive verb meaning to blink or wink. In modern Japanese, 瞬く (またたく) or まばたきする are used instead.
古文では「目を瞬く」という表現が見られる。
In classical texts, the expression 'to blink one's eyes' can be found.
Archaic verb related to modern 瞬く (またたく). The exact derivation is uncertain; the kanji 瞬 suggests a connection to blinking or twinkling.