()(かがや)かせる

めをかがやかせる
expression
one's eyes light up; to look at something with sparkling eyes
emotion
1. one's eyes light up; to look at something with sparkling eyes
Describes the way someone's eyes shine with excitement, curiosity, or eagerness. Used to vividly convey enthusiasm or delight.
子供(こども)たち()(かがや)かせた。
The children's eyes lit up.
プレゼント()()(かがや)かせた。
Her eyes sparkled when she saw the present.
The students, eyes sparkling, asked their teacher questions after seeing the experiment results.

Usage

Typically used in narrative and descriptive contexts to convey visible excitement or delight. The subject whose eyes are sparkling is often a child, student, or someone encountering something new and exciting.
Always positive — conveys genuine enthusiasm, wonder, or eagerness. Frequently appears in writing about children, learners, or anyone experiencing something exciting for the first time.

Common patterns

  • ()(かがや)かせて~する (to do something with sparkling eyes)
  • ()()(かがや)かせる (one's eyes light up upon seeing ~)