Illustration: In a compact apartment kitchen, a man has just polished a stainless-steel kettle until its rounded side reflects his face with startling clarity. He leans close, surprised by the huge curved nose looking back at him.

ピカピカ

pikapika

shining brightly

Example sentences

彼女かのじょの車くるまはぴかぴかに磨みがいてある。
Her car has a nice polish.
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その車くるまはワックスがかけられてピカピカしている。
The car is waxed and shining.
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床ゆかがピカピカに光ひかっていた。
The floor had a good shine.
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