JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
映 — reflect
- Reading
- エイ・うつ.る・うつ.す・は.える・\~ば.え
- Meaning
- reflect; reflection; projection
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
映 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is エイ・うつ.る・うつ.す・は.える・\~ば.え and it means reflect; reflection; projection. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
映 appears in everyday japanese words such as 映像 (reflection), 映写 (projection) and 反映 (reflection).
Japanese words containing 映
Frequently asked questions
What does 映 mean in Japanese?
映 means reflect; reflection; projection in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 映 read?
映 is read エイ・うつ.る・うつ.す・は.える・\~ば.え. Reading it inside real words — 映像 and 映写 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 映 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 映 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 映 in a word?
A common word containing 映 is 映像 (えいぞう) — "reflection". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 映 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 映 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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