ひらめく

to flash (e.g. lightning)

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Meanings

ひらめく · ひろめく also 閃く

  1. godan verb, intransitive, usually in kana to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to glitter; to sparkle; to gleam
  2. usually in kana to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to undulate
  3. usually in kana to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly

In sentences

いいことひらめいたよ。 I've got a good idea. #10296404

昨日きのう、ひらめいたんだ。 Yesterday, an idea hit me. #12574511

素晴すばらしい考かんがえがひらめいた。 A wonderful idea just ran through my mind. #140641

何なにかひらめいたら、教おしえてね。 If you do come up with something, let me know. #11193197