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

   1.

   to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glitter

2. 2.

   to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam; to glow

Example sentences

• 水は日の光を受けて輝く。

  Water glitters in the sunlight.

• どうして月は夜輝くのか。

  How does the moon shine at night?