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Japanese word
反映
Pronunciation
Romajihan'ei
Meaning
- nounreflection
Example
水に月の反映が見えます。mizu ni tsuki no han ei ga mi e ma su
The moon's reflection can be seen in the water.
More examples
作品には作者の経験の反映が見られます。saku hin ni wa saku sha no kei ken no han ei ga mi ra re ma su
The author's experiences can be seen reflected in the work.
Core concept
Shows an image or light that appears on another surface after being sent back from it.
Common phrases
意見の反映i ken no han ei
reflection of opinions
要望の反映yō bō no han ei
incorporation of requests
政策への反映sei saku e no han ei
incorporation into policy
Similar words
映りutsuri: The appearance of an image or light on a surface after it is reflected.
反射hansha: The bouncing back of light from a surface.
Definition in Japanese
物体の姿や光などが、別の面に映って見えるもの。but tai no sugata ya hikari na do ga betsu no men ni utsu tte mi e ru mo no
Word origin
反映 (han'ei) combines 反 (han, "against" or "back") and 映 (ei, "shine" or "project"), expressing something shown back on a surface.
Usage tips
- In English, reflection can also mean careful thought, as in reflection on past experience, so context distinguishes that meaning from the visible sense.
Related words
- 反映するhaneisurureflectverb