Meaning

Primary

Mirror

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

かがみ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 鏡にうつす

    to reflect in a mirror

    鏡にうつる

    to be reflected in a mirror

    鏡に当たる

    to strike a mirror (light)

Context Sentences

ヘアブラシなら、鏡の前にあります。

If you're looking for a hairbrush, it's in front of the mirror.

あはは、ほっぺにケチャップついてるよ。鏡、見てきな!

Haha, you've got ketchup on your cheek. Go check in the mirror!

こんなところに手鏡が落ちてる。なんでだろう。

A hand mirror is lying here. I wonder why.

Kanji Composition