輝く · godan verb (-ku)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 輝く | 輝かない |
| Polite | 輝きます | 輝きません |
| Past polite | 輝きました | 輝きませんでした |
| Past | 輝いた | 輝かなかった |
| Te-form | 輝いて | 輝かないで |
| Desire | 輝きたい | 輝きたくない |
| Potential | 輝ける | 輝けない |
| Passive | 輝かれる | 輝かれない |
| Causative | 輝かせる | 輝かせない |
| Causative passive | 輝かせられるalso 輝かされる | 輝かせられないalso 輝かされない |
| Volitional | 輝こう | |
| Polite volitional | 輝きましょう | |
| Imperative | 輝け | 輝くな |
| Conditional | 輝けば | 輝かなければ |
| Tara conditional | 輝いたら | 輝かなかったら |
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
Describes light sources or reflective surfaces giving off bright light. Covers physical shining, sparkling, and twinkling.
Stars are shining in the night sky.
彼女の指輪が光に輝いた。
Her ring sparkled in the light.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
Metaphorical use: a person's face or expression lights up with happiness, hope, or excitement. Often used with 顔, 目, or 笑顔.
彼は嬉しそうに顔を輝かせた。
His face lit up with joy.
子どもたちの目が希望に輝いていた。
The children's eyes were glowing with hope.
Stars are shining in the night sky.
Her face lit up when she heard the news.
The child's eyes sparkled at the sight of the new bicycle.
He was crowned champion at the national tournament.
shine brilliantly; glitter; sparkle
shine far and wide; radiate brilliance
radiant; shining brightly
Rarely used kanji form.