Vocabulary

What does ぴかぴか (pikapika) mean?

ぴかぴか means sparkling; brand new, shiny.

Quick facts
Readingぴかぴか
Romajipikapika
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
ぴかぴか
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkpikapika

sparkling; brand new, shiny

Example sentences

  • I polished my shoes until they shone.

  • The new car is shining brightly.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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