映 — reflect; project
映 means “reflect; project”. It is a JLPT N4 kanji written with 9 strokes. On'yomi: エイ (ei). Kun'yomi: うつ(る) (utsuru). You'll see it in words such as 映る (utsuru, “to be reflected”).
映
- Meaning
- reflect; project
- On'yomi
- エイ (ei)
- Kun'yomi
- うつ(る) (utsuru)
- Strokes
- 9
- Level
- JLPT N4 · set Thinking & noticing
How to remember 映
The sun (日) right in the centre (央) of the lake: a reflection.
Parts: 日 sun; day · 央 centre
Words with 映
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 映る | うつる utsuru kun | to be reflected |
| 映す | うつす utsusu kun | to project; to reflect |
Example sentences
- かがみに映っています。
It's reflected in the mirror.