光・輝き · Light & shine
ギラギラ
gira-giragitaigo · state / conditionModerate
Glaring / garish
A strong, harsh, often unpleasant glare — the blazing summer sun, a greasy sheen, or eyes burning with desire. The intense, negative cousin of キラキラ.
Related words
Common forms
ギラギラ（と）ギラギラする
When to use
- 太陽がギラギラ照る — the sun glares down.
- Harsh and oppressive, not pretty.
Examples
真夏の太陽がギラギラと照りつける。
まなつのたいようがギラギラとてりつける。
The midsummer sun glares down harshly.