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映す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 映す

Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #4912
1

to project; to reflect; to cast (shadow)

Examples
一本の高い木が水面に長い影を映している
A tall tree projects its long shadow on the water.

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 404
JLPT N3
Grade 6

Meanings

reflect
reflection
projection

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うつ.る
うつ.す
は.える
-ば.え
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あきら
てる
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