How to say 'Mirror' in Japanese | 鏡

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The Japanese word for Mirror is 'Kagami', written as 鏡 in Japanese.'Mirror' in hiragana is かがみ.

word

鏡

Meaning

Mirror

Reading

かがみ

kagami

Kanji

鏡Mirror

Explanation

The Japanese noun '鏡 (かがみ)' means 'mirror'. It refers to a reflective surface, typically made of glass with a metallic backing, used to see one's reflection. This word is commonly used in everyday contexts, such as looking at oneself or decorating a room. For example: I looked in the mirror「鏡を見た」(かがみをみた). The mirror is broken「鏡が壊れている」(かがみがこわれている). In Japanese culture, mirrors also hold symbolic significance, often representing truth or self-reflection.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

1968

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 鏡

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

鏡

Meaning

Mirror

Words Related to 鏡 Through the Kanji 鏡

This Word contains the Kanji 鏡 as well.

word

眼鏡

Meaning

Glasses

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'Kagami' means 'Mirror' .

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