JLPT N2

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ピカピカ (Pikapika) is a Japanese adverb (to) meaning “with a glitter, with a sparkle, brand new, shiny and new”.

Meanings

  1. adverb (to), adverb, adjectival noun, na-adjective, suru verbwith a glitter; with a sparkleピッカピカ and ビカビカ are more emphatic
  2. adjectival noun, na-adjectivebrand new; shiny and new
  3. adjectival noun, na-adjectivecleaned (of a plate, etc.); finished

Examples

  • It's brand new.

  • The floor had a good shine.

  • Her car has a nice polish.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).