映
reflect · reflection · projection
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of sun (日) and center (央). Sun shining in center, reflecting.
Symbolism
Image, reflection, film. Represents expression through light.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Watching a movie
Component Breakdown
sun + 央
Words & Expressions
Words written with 映
Anime & Manga
映画 五等分の花嫁
The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie
A well-known work with 映 in its Japanese title.
映像研には手を出すな！
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
A well-known work with 映 in its Japanese title.
映画けいおん！
K-ON!: The Movie
A well-known work with 映 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“reflect”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 映 mean in Japanese?
映 means reflect, reflection, projection.
How do you read 映?
On'yomi: エイ (EI). Kun'yomi: うつ.る、うつ.す、は.える、-ば.え (utsuru, utsusu, haeru, bae).
How many strokes does 映 have?
映 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).
Is 映 a good kanji for a tattoo?
映 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means reflect, reflection, projection. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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