映える (はえる): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

映える (はえる) means to look attractive / to stand out.

See example sentences below.

映える at a glance

映える

はえるhaeru

N3verb

to look attractive / to stand out

映えるはえるhaeruN3Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

to look attractive / to stand out

Example 1

この服は写真に映える。

Translation

These clothes look great in photos.

Example 2

夜景が道に映えている。

Translation

The night view shines on the street.