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What is the Kanji for 'Mirror'? | 鏡

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Mirror', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Mirror' is 鏡.

    kanji

    鏡

    Meaning

    Mirror

    Reading

    kunyomiかがみ

    kagami

    onyomiきょう

    kyou

    Parts

    竟 釒Gold (金)

    Example Word

    鏡: mirror. 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.

    Radical

    金

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    828

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 鏡

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    component

    竟

    radical

    釒

    Meaning

    Gold

Words Using 鏡

This kanji is used in 2 words:

    word

    眼鏡

    Meaning

    Glasses

    word

    鏡

    Meaning

    Mirror

Kanji Related to 鏡 Through the Part 釒

These 22 kanji contain the part 釒 as well.

    kanji

    釣

    Meaning

    Fish, Fishing

    kanji

    鎖

    Meaning

    Chain

    kanji

    鍵

    Meaning

    Key

    kanji

    鋭

    Meaning

    Sharp

    kanji

    鐘

    Meaning

    Bell

    kanji

    鎌

    Meaning

    Sickle, Scythe

    kanji

    鍛

    Meaning

    Forge, Train

    kanji

    銅

    Meaning

    Copper

    kanji

    銭

    Meaning

    Money, Coin

    kanji

    針

    Meaning

    Needle

    kanji

    錠

    Meaning

    Lock, Tablet

    kanji

    銀

    Meaning

    Silver

    kanji

    錯

    Meaning

    Confused, Mixed up

    kanji

    錦

    Meaning

    Brocade

    kanji

    銃

    Meaning

    Gun

    kanji

    鑑

    Meaning

    Consider, Model

    kanji

    鉱

    Meaning

    Ore, Mineral

    kanji

    鉛

    Meaning

    Lead

    kanji

    鋳

    Meaning

    Cast, Casting

    kanji

    鋼

    Meaning

    Steel

    kanji

    鉢

    Meaning

    Bowl

    kanji

    錮

    Meaning

    To tie, Confinement

Learn the Kanji 鏡

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 鏡 mean?

鏡 means 'Mirror'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.