光る — meaning in English

English meaning

• glisten verb To reflect light with a glittering luster; to sparkle, coruscate, glint or flash.
• shine verb To give off or reflect light brightly.

Senses

光る is used for these senses in English:

• glisten (intransitive, of a wet or greasy surface) To reflect light with a glittering luster; to sparkle, coruscate, glint or flash.
• shine (intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.

shine — full definition

1. verb To give off or reflect light brightly.
2. verb To perform exceptionally well or stand out.
3. verb To point a light source at something.
4. noun Brightness or gloss, whether from a light source or a polished surface.

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