VocabJLPT N3
sparkling
AdverbTo-AdverbSuru Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. glittering
  2. 2. sparkling
This onomatopoeic expression describes something sparkling, glittering, or twinkling brightly, such as stars, jewels, or eyes shining with excitement. It carries a cheerful and vivid nuance and is often used in both spoken language and writing to add a lively, visual quality.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Hey, are those stars really sparkling like that?

Sentence 2

That ring looks like it's glittering even in the photo.

Sentence 3

Hey, stop looking at me with those sparkling eyes!

Sentence 4

The proposal is so sparkly with its language that it actually seems suspicious.

Sentence 5

The manager said sarcastically, "those numbers are really sparkling, aren't they."