Flash meanings in Japanese

フラッシュ (furasshu)

Example:

I took a picture with the flash on.

フラッシュを使って写真を撮りました。

The camera's flash was too bright.

カメラのフラッシュはあまりにも明るかった。

Usage: informalContext: Photography and visual media

Note: Refers primarily to the burst of light used in photography to illuminate subjects.

閃光 (senkō)

Example:

A flash of lightning lit up the sky.

雷の閃光が空を照らした。

He saw a flash in the distance.

彼は遠くで閃光を見た。

Usage: formalContext: Describing brief bursts of light or sudden occurrences

Note: Often used in literary contexts or to describe natural phenomena.

急に見せる (kyū ni miseru)

Example:

She decided to flash her new bracelet to her friends.

彼女は友達に新しいブレスレットを急に見せることにした。

He flashed his badge to get through the security.

彼はセキュリティを通るためにバッジを急に見せた。

Usage: informalContext: Casual situations or showing off

Note: Can imply showing something suddenly or briefly, often to attract attention.

フラッシュする (furasshu suru)

Example:

The advertisement flashed on the screen.

広告が画面にフラッシュした。

He flashed a smile before leaving.

彼は去る前に笑顔をフラッシュした。

Usage: informalContext: Digital media and social interactions

Note: Used to describe something that appears suddenly or briefly, often in a digital or social context.

一瞬 (isshun)

Example:

It was just a flash of inspiration.

それはただの一瞬のインスピレーションだった。

He had a flash of realization.

彼は一瞬の気づきを得た。

Usage: formal/informalContext: Moments of clarity or sudden insight

Note: Commonly used to describe a quick moment or insight, often in philosophical or reflective contexts.

blink

To blink means to shine briefly and intermittently.

Example: The lighthouse blinked every 10 seconds to guide ships safely.

Note: Blink often implies a quick and repeated flashing of light.

glint

Glint refers to a quick flash or gleam of light.

Example: The diamond on her finger caught the sunlight, sending a glint across the room.

Note: Glint is often associated with a small, sharp, or sudden flash of light.

flare

To flare means to burn brightly and briefly.

Example: The match flared brightly before settling into a steady flame.

Note: Flare often suggests a sudden burst or increase in brightness.

sparkle

Sparkle refers to shining brightly with quick flashes of light.

Example: The stars sparkled in the night sky, creating a magical atmosphere.

Note: Sparkle conveys a sense of beauty and brilliance in the light emitted.

twinkle

To twinkle means to shine with a flickering or shimmering light.

Example: The lights of the city began to twinkle as the sun set in the distance.

Note: Twinkle often implies a gentle or faint flickering of light.

In a flash

This phrase means to do something very quickly or suddenly.

Example: She finished her work in a flash and left the office early.

Note: The original word 'flash' refers to a sudden burst of light or a brief moment of something bright, while 'in a flash' emphasizes speed and quickness.

Flash in the pan

Refers to something that shows initial success but fails to last or be significant in the long term.

Example: The new restaurant was a flash in the pan and closed within a month.

Note: The original word 'flash' refers to a sudden burst of light, while 'flash in the pan' refers to something short-lived or fleeting.

Flashback

A scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story.

Example: The movie used flashbacks to show the character's childhood.

Note: The original word 'flash' refers to a sudden burst of light, while 'flashback' refers to a narrative device that presents events from the past.

Flash forward

Refers to a scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time later than the main story.

Example: The TV show often uses flash forwards to create suspense for future episodes.

Note: The original word 'flash' refers to a sudden burst of light, while 'flash forward' refers to a narrative device that presents events from the future.

Flash flood

A sudden and severe flood caused by heavy rainfall, often occurring with little warning.

Example: The heavy rain caused a flash flood in the town, leading to evacuations.

Note: The original word 'flash' refers to a sudden burst of light, while 'flash flood' refers to a rapid and intense flooding event.

Flashpoint

A place, event, or time at which trouble, such as violence or anger, flares up.

Example: The controversial decision became a flashpoint for protests in the city.

Note: The original word 'flash' refers to a sudden burst of light, while 'flashpoint' refers to a critical moment or event that triggers a larger conflict.

Flash drive

A small electronic data storage device that uses flash memory and is portable.

Example: Make sure to save your work on a flash drive before leaving the office.

Note: The original word 'flash' refers to a sudden burst of light, while 'flash drive' refers to a storage device that uses flash memory technology.

Flash mob

A large group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual action for a brief time, then quickly disperse.

Example: A group of dancers organized a flash mob at the train station to surprise commuters.

Note: The original word 'flash' refers to a sudden burst of light, while 'flash mob' refers to a spontaneous and coordinated public performance by a group of people.

Flashy

Flashy means showy or ostentatious in appearance. It often refers to something that is bright, colorful, or extravagant in a way that attracts attention.

Example: She always wears flashy jewelry to stand out.

Note: Flashy is derived from

Flash

In slang, 'flash' can reference the latest information or updates on a particular situation or event. It can also mean a quick overview or summary of something that occurred.

Example: Let me give you the flash on what happened at the party last night.

Note: Here, flash is used as a shortened form of 'flashinfo' or 'flash report', highlighting the aspect of providing quick and concise information.

The lightning flashed across the sky.

She had a flash of inspiration.

The camera flash blinded me.

Flash - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)

Lemma: flash

Conjugations

Adjective (Adjective): flash

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): flashes, flash

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): flash

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): flashed

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): flashing

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): flashes

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): flash

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): flash

Syllables, Separation and Stress

flash Contains 1 syllables: flash

Phonetic transcription: ˈflash

flash , ˈflash (The red syllable is stressed)

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flash: ~ 1100 (Very common).

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