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映
On'yomi
エイ
EI
Kun'yomi
うつ.る・うつ.す・は.える・-ば.え
utsuru / utsusu / haeru / bae
reflect · reflection · projection
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Component Breakdown
映=
日央
sun + 央
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
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?
Yes. 映 (reflect, reflection, projection) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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