Word details

映える

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 映える.

Dictionary

Entry

映える栄えるIntransitiveIchidan verbFreq #11266
1

to shine; to glow

Examples
夕空に映えて塔が美しく見える。
The tower looks beautiful against the evening sky.
2

to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

reflect, reflection, projection

9 strokesFrequency 404JLPT N3Grade 6

On

エイ

Kun

うつ.るうつ.すは.える-ば.え

Nanori

あきらてる

flourish, prosperity, honor, glory, splendor

9 strokesFrequency 920JLPT N2Grade 4

On

エイヨウ

Kun

さか.えるは.え-ば.えは.える

Nanori

さかえしげてるながひでよし

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