Word details

映す

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

Dictionary

Entry

映すTransitiveGodan verbFreq #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.

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

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