Shine in Japanese
Shine in Japanese is シャイン, 光, 輝き — Shine means to give off or reflect light brightly.
Shine in Japanese
シャイン
Pronounced: shain
A surname.
光
Pronounced: hikari
Brightness from a source of light.
輝き
Pronounced: kagayaki
Brightness from a source of light.
輝き
Pronounced: kagayaki
Brightness from reflected light.
卓越
Pronounced: takuetsu
Excellence in quality or appearance; splendour.
光る
Pronounced: hikaru
(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
輝く
Pronounced: kagayaku
(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
磨く
Pronounced: migaku
(transitive) To cause (something) to be smooth and shiny by rubbing; put a shine on (something); polish (something).
目立つ
Pronounced: medatsu
(intransitive, copulative) To distinguish oneself; to excel.
照らす
Pronounced: terasu
(transitive) To create light with (a flashlight, lamp, torch, or similar).
輝く
Pronounced: kagayaku
(transitive) To cause to shine, as a light or by reflected light.
What does "Shine" mean?
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verb To give off or reflect light brightly.
"Stars shine more clearly when you are far from the city lights."
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verb To perform exceptionally well or stand out.
"Some children shine in sport, while others shine in music or art."
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verb To point a light source at something.
"Could you shine your phone at the lock so I can see the keyhole?"
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noun Brightness or gloss, whether from a light source or a polished surface.
"The floor had a lovely shine after she mopped and buffed it."
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Shine in a sentence
- Stars shine more clearly when you are far from the city lights.
- The sun shone brightly over the valley.
- Some children shine in sport, while others shine in music or art.
- If you give him a chance, I think he will shine.
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What is "Shine" in Japanese?
"Shine" in Japanese is シャイン, 光, 輝き. Shine means: To give off or reflect light brightly.
How do you pronounce シャイン?
"Shine" in Japanese is シャイン, pronounced "shain".
How do you use "Shine" in a sentence?
Example: "Stars shine more clearly when you are far from the city lights." In Japanese, "Shine" is シャイン, 光, 輝き.
Are there other ways to say "Shine" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 9 translations listed for "Shine": シャイン, 光, 輝き, 卓越, 光る, 輝く.
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