眩しい

まぶしい
Alternative readings: まぼしい
JLPT:N2
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1So bright that it's hard to keep your eyes open, or makes you squint — dazzling. Also used figuratively for something like a smile or talent that shines so brightly it's almost hard to look at directly.

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朝日が眩しくて、目を開けていられない。

The morning sun is so dazzling I can't keep my eyes open.

白い雪に太陽が反射して、景色がとても眩しい。

The sun reflecting off the white snow makes the scenery dazzlingly bright.

舞台のライトが眩しくて、演者の顔がよく見えなかった。

The stage lights were so bright that I couldn't see the performer's face clearly.

彼女の眩しい笑顔を見て、思わず見とれてしまった。

Seeing her dazzling smile, I couldn't help but stare.

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