ぎらぎら

ぎらぎら
adverb
glaring; dazzling (harshly)
1. glaring; dazzling; blindingly bright
Describes intense, harsh brightness that is uncomfortable to look at.
夏(なつ)の太陽(たいよう)がぎらぎら照(て)りつける。
The summer sun is blazing down harshly.
ぎらぎら光(ひか)るネオンサイン。
Glaringly bright neon signs.
2. greedy; hungry (eyes)
Describes eyes that show intense desire or greed.
ぎらぎらした目(め)で見(み)ていた。
He was watching with greedy eyes.

ぎらぎら suggests harsh, uncomfortable brightness, unlike きらきら which is pleasant sparkling.

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • きらきら: sparkling, glittering (pleasant)
  • ぴかぴか: shiny, sparkling (clean/polished)
  • てかてか: shiny, glossy (surface shine)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • ぎらぎら光(ひか)る: to glare, to shine harshly
  • ぎらぎらした目(め): greedy/hungry eyes
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Added 2026.1.16 14:48 · Revised 2026.1.24 16:38
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