鏡
mirror · speculum · barrel-head · round rice-cake offering
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of metal and end. Metal reflecting to the end.
Symbolism
Mirror, reflection, truth. Represents thing that reflects self.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Component Breakdown
metal + 竟
Words & Expressions
Words written with 鏡
Four-Character Compounds
明鏡止水
めいきょうしすい
clear and serene (as a polished mirror and still water)
鏡花水月
きょうかすいげつ
flowers reflected on a mirror and the moon reflected on the water's surface; something that is visible but having no substance; the subtle and profound beauty of poems that cannot be described in words
Anime & Manga
ねじ巻き精霊戦記 天鏡のアルデラミン
Alderamin on the Sky
A well-known work with 鏡 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
道鏡
Name contains 鏡
Dōkyō was a Japanese monk who rose to power through the favor of Empress Kōken and became a Daijō-daijin Zenji , the rank set up for him, and later…
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 鏡 mean in Japanese?
鏡 means mirror, speculum, barrel-head, round rice-cake offering.
How do you read 鏡?
On'yomi: キョウ、ケイ (KYOU, KEI). Kun'yomi: かがみ (kagami).
How many strokes does 鏡 have?
鏡 has 19 strokes. Its radical is 金 (gold).
Is 鏡 a good kanji for a tattoo?
鏡 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means mirror, speculum, barrel-head, round rice-cake offering. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.