Kirakira

Japanese onomatopoeia for sparkling or shimmering.

A Japanese onomatopoeia (sound-symbolic word) that describes the sparkling or shimmering sound and visual effect of something glittering, like stars twinkling or sequins shining.

Pronunciation

kʲiɾakʲiɾa

Etymology

Kirakira is a Japanese onomatopoeia that imitates the sound of sparkling or shimmering.

Explain Like I’m 5

Kirakira is a Japanese word that describes something sparkling or shimmering, like glitter or stars twinkling.

Fun Facts

It's an onomatopoeia, a word that imitates a sound
It is frequently used in anime and manga to represent sparkling effects
The word can also be used to describe a person's eyes

FAQ

What does it mean? It means sparkling or shimmering
Is it used in anime? Yes, often to depict shiny objects or effects
What language is it from? Japanese

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