13

Mirror


Meaning

Mirror

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.


Reading

かがみ

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 鏡を見る

    to look at a mirror

    鏡を持つ

    to hold a mirror, to have a mirror

    鏡を使う

    to use a mirror

  • 鏡に当たる

    to strike a mirror (light)

    鏡にうつる

    to be reflected in a mirror

    鏡にうつす

    to reflect in a mirror

Context Sentences

ヘアブラシなら、鏡の前にあります。

If you're looking for a hairbrush, it's in front of the mirror.

あはは、ほっぺにケチャップついてるよ。鏡、見てきな!

Haha, you've got ketchup on your cheek. Go check in the mirror!

こんなところに手鏡が落ちてる。なんでだろう。

A hand mirror is lying here. I wonder why.


Kanji Composition