Meaning

Primary

Reflection

Alternative

Reflex

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

You shoot yourself at a mirror, and it is the anti-you. It is your reflection.

Reading

はんしゃ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

雪野原は、巨大な鏡のように、冬の太陽の光をキラキラと反射します。

The field of snow brightly reflects the winter sunlight like a giant mirror.

Kanji Composition