Translation of Japanese word "鏡" to English
鏡
かがみ
[kagami]
IPA: /kaɡami/
Meaning
NounA smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it.
How to use
鏡 (kagami) — 'mirror'. 鏡を見る — look in the mirror. 鏡台 (kagamidai) — dressing table. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
mirror
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 鏡
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かがみ
Romaji Transcription: kagami
Example Sentences
鏡を見て髪を整えます。
かがみ を みて かみ を ととのえます。
I look in the mirror and fix my hair.
鏡はとても大きいです。
かがみ は とて も おおきい です。
The mirror is very large.
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Common phrases
- とても鏡 (totemo kagami)— very mirror
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Frequency rank: #602 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "鏡" mean?▼
The Japanese word "鏡" means "mirror" in English.
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The word "鏡" is read as "かがみ" (kagami). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "鏡を見て髪を整えます。".
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