What is 'まばたきする' called in English?

'まばたきする' in English is called "Blink". Blink refers to: （まぶたを）ぱちぱちと素早く閉じて開く。通常は無意識に。

How do you pronounce 'Blink' and 'まばたきする'?

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What is an example sentence for Blink in Japanese?

English: "She didn't even blink when she heard the news." | Japanese: "彼女はその知らせを聞いても、まばたき一つしなかった。"

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English to Japanese Dictionary

blink Meaning in Japanese (blink 英語意味)

verbまばたきする, 点滅する

nounまばたき

まばたきする in English:blink

IPA:mabataki suru

Quick Answer • 要約

blink の日本語の意味は「まばたきする, 点滅する, まばたき」です。 (（まぶたを）ぱちぱちと素早く閉じて開く。通常は無意識に。)

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Definitions of Blink

1
verb
まばたきする
To quickly close and open one's eyes, typically involuntarily.
（まぶたを）ぱちぱちと素早く閉じて開く。通常は無意識に。
2
noun
まばたき
A rapid closing and opening of the eyes.
まぶたを素早く閉じて開くこと。
3
verb
点滅する
To shine with an intermittent light; to flash on and off.
断続的に光る。点いたり消えたりする。

Example Sentences

casual

“She didn't even blink when she heard the news.”

彼女はその知らせを聞いても、まばたき一つしなかった。

general

“The lights on the dashboard began to blink.”

ダッシュボードのランプが点滅し始めた。

general

“He gave a quick blink of his eyes.”

彼は素早くまばたきをした。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

wink

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

staregaze

Inflected Word Forms

past tenseblinked

present participleblinking

nounblinker

adjectiveunblinking

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

in the blink of an eyeidiom

Extremely quickly; in an instant.

not blink an eyeidiom

To show no surprise, fear, or emotion.

blink Meaning in Japanese (blink 英語 意味)