Kanji 映: reflect, reflection, projection
Key takeaways
Kanji 映: reflect, reflection, projection. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 映
reflect, reflection, projection
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine the sun (日) positioned in the center (央) of the sky, shining its light down on everything. This image of light reflecting or projecting onto surfaces gives the kanji its meanings of 'to reflect,' 'to project,' or 'movie.'
