This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

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Kana: ひらめく
Romaji: hirameku
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Definitions

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1

to flash (lightning, etc.); to flicker (lights); to glitter

2

to wave; to undulate

3

to hit on a good idea; to occur to someone

Kanji

Readings: セン、 ひらめ.く、 ひらめ.き、 うかが.う
Meanings: flash, brandish

Example Sentences

素晴(すば)らしい(かんが)えがひらめいた。
➥A wonderful idea just ran through my mind.
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ずば()けた着想(ちゃくそう)というのは、往々(おうおう)にして天啓(てんけい)のごとくヒラメクようだ。
➥Sometimes the most inspired ideas seem to just come from out of the blue.
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彼女(かのじょ)(おどろ)かせようという(かんが)えが突然(とつぜん)(わたし)(あたま)にひらめいた。
➥The idea of surprising her suddenly crossed my mind.
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その学生(がくせい)科学(かがく)専攻(せんこう)していたから(あたま)回転(かいてん)がものすごく(はや)くて、すぐ(よう)(なに)かひらめいてこう()ったわ。
➥Being a science student, one naturally thinks quickly, so the student snapped up and replied.
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