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blink in Japanese

blink in Japanese is チラ見, パッシング, 瞬く — blink means to close and open the eyes quickly.

blink in Japanese

チラ見
noun
Pronounced: chirami
(computing) A text formatting feature that causes text to disappear and reappear as a form of visual emphasis.
チラ見
verb
Pronounced: chirami
パッシング
verb
Pronounced: passhingu
To shine, especially with intermittent light; to twinkle; to flicker; to glimmer, as a lamp.
瞬く
verb
Pronounced: matataku
(intransitive) To close and reopen both eyes quickly.
まばたき
verb
Pronounced: mabataki
(intransitive) To close and reopen both eyes quickly.
点滅
verb
Pronounced: tenmetsu
To send a signal with a lighting device.

What does "blink" mean?

  1. verb To close and open the eyes quickly.
    "She blinked in the bright sunlight."
  2. verb To flash on and off, especially at regular intervals.
    "The cursor blinked steadily on the dark screen."
  3. verb To back down or show hesitation in a standoff, as in the phrase "blink first."
    "Neither side wanted to blink first in the negotiations."
  4. noun The act of quickly closing and opening the eyes, or a very brief moment.
    "In the blink of an eye, the deal was gone."

blink in a sentence

  • She blinked in the bright sunlight.
  • He blinked back tears during the speech.
  • The cursor blinked steadily on the dark screen.
  • A warning light blinked on the dashboard.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "blink" in Japanese?

"blink" in Japanese is チラ見, パッシング, 瞬く. blink means: To close and open the eyes quickly.

How do you pronounce チラ見?

"blink" in Japanese is チラ見, pronounced "chirami".

How do you use "blink" in a sentence?

Example: "She blinked in the bright sunlight." In Japanese, "blink" is チラ見, パッシング, 瞬く.

Are there other ways to say "blink" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "blink": チラ見, パッシング, 瞬く, まばたき, 点滅.

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