鏡
Kanji · N1
鏡 / mirror
Kanji for mirror, speculum, or barrel-head.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | キョウ、ケイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | かがみ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
鏡 carries the meaning mirror, speculum, or barrel-head.
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Common compounds with 鏡
双眼鏡そうがんきょうbinoculars / field glasses
眼鏡めがねglasses / eyeglasses / spectacles
鏡かがみmirror / looking-glass
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