ひらめく

閃 く

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, intransitive verb

    to flash (e.g. lightning), to flicker, to glitter, to sparkle, to gleam
    word usually written using kana alone

  2. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, intransitive verb

    to flutter (e.g. flag), to wave, to undulate
    word usually written using kana alone

  3. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, intransitive verb

    to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea), to come to one suddenly
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 素晴らしい考えがひらめいた。
      A wonderful idea just ran through my mind.