Betekenissen van Mirror in het Japans

鏡 (かがみ)

Voorbeeld:

She looked at herself in the mirror.

彼女は鏡で自分を見ました。

He polished the mirror until it shined.

彼は鏡を磨いて光らせました。

Gebruik: formal/informalContext: Used in everyday life, such as in homes, bathrooms, and beauty contexts.

Opmerking: The word '鏡' is commonly used in both spoken and written Japanese and can refer to various types of mirrors, including decorative and functional ones.

反映する (はんえいする)

Voorbeeld:

The lake mirrored the mountains beautifully.

湖は山々を美しく反映しました。

Her actions mirrored her true feelings.

彼女の行動は彼女の本当の気持ちを反映していました。

Gebruik: formalContext: Used in literary and philosophical contexts, particularly when discussing reflection or representation.

Opmerking: This meaning emphasizes the concept of reflection in a metaphorical sense, such as emotions or thoughts being reflected in actions or art.

鏡像 (きょうぞう)

Voorbeeld:

The image in the mirror is a mirror image.

鏡の中の映像は鏡像です。

The left side of the mirror image is the right side in reality.

鏡像の左側は現実の右側です。

Gebruik: formalContext: Used in scientific or technical discussions, such as in physics or optics.

Opmerking: This term specifically refers to the optical phenomenon of a mirrored reflection, often discussed in academic settings.

反射 (はんしゃ)

Voorbeeld:

The light reflection on the mirror was dazzling.

鏡の上の光の反射は眩しかった。

The reflection in the mirror can distort your appearance.

鏡の中の反射はあなたの見た目を歪めることがあります。

Gebruik: formal/informalContext: Used in both casual conversation and scientific contexts, especially when discussing light and optics.

Opmerking: While '反射' can be used for mirrors, it more broadly refers to any kind of reflection, including light and sound.

looking glass

A looking glass is a mirror, typically a fancy or old-fashioned one.

Voorbeeld: She admired her reflection in the looking glass.

Opmerking: This synonym is more poetic or literary in style compared to the word 'mirror'.

reflecting surface

A reflecting surface is a smooth surface that reflects light, images, or colors.

Voorbeeld: The reflecting surface showed a distorted image.

Opmerking: This synonym emphasizes the function of a mirror as a surface that reflects.

speculum

A speculum is a medical instrument used for examining body cavities or passages.

Voorbeeld: The dentist used a speculum to examine the patient's teeth.

Opmerking: This synonym is more specialized and typically used in medical or scientific contexts.

Look in the mirror

This means to examine or reflect on one's own actions or behavior before judging others.

Voorbeeld: Before you criticize others, make sure to look in the mirror.

Opmerking: The phrase emphasizes self-reflection rather than just the physical act of looking at a mirror.

Mirror image

This refers to something that closely resembles or is the exact reverse of something else.

Voorbeeld: The twins were mirror images of each other, making it hard to tell them apart.

Opmerking: It extends beyond the literal reflection in a mirror to indicate a close similarity or exact opposite.

Mirror, mirror on the wall

This is a line from a fairy tale where a magical mirror is asked to reveal who is the most beautiful.

Voorbeeld: Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?

Opmerking: It is a famous phrase from a fairy tale that has become a common expression for seeking validation or comparison.

Smoke and mirrors

This means to use deception or trickery to obscure the truth or confuse people.

Voorbeeld: The politician used smoke and mirrors to deceive the public about his true intentions.

Opmerking: The phrase does not involve actual mirrors but suggests creating illusions to mislead.

Mirror something back

To mirror something back is to reflect or imitate someone's actions or behavior.

Voorbeeld: She mirrored back his gestures to show she understood him.

Opmerking: It involves mirroring actions or behavior rather than just the physical reflection in a mirror.

Mirror effect

This refers to a situation where an action or event has an equal and opposite reaction.

Voorbeeld: The new policy had a mirror effect on employee morale, boosting it significantly.

Opmerking: It uses the concept of mirroring to indicate a direct impact or response to a particular stimulus.

Mirror neurons

These are neurons that fire both when an individual performs an action and when they observe the same action performed by someone else.

Voorbeeld: Mirror neurons in the brain play a role in empathy and understanding others' actions.

Opmerking: The term is a scientific concept related to brain function rather than a literal mirror.

Reflect

To show or express something

Voorbeeld: His actions reflect his true character.

Opmerking: Reflect is more formal and indicates a deeper connection or representation.

Mirrorize

To make something resemble a mirror by using shiny or reflective materials

Voorbeeld: Let's mirrorize this room by adding more reflective surfaces.

Opmerking: Mirrorize is a playful or creative way to say 'make like a mirror'.

Reflectology

The study or practice of using mirrors for specific purposes

Voorbeeld: She studied reflectology and learned how to use mirrors for better lighting.

Opmerking: Reflectology plays on the term 'reflexology', which is the study of reflexes in the body.

Reflectify

To make something appear as if viewed in a mirror by considering multiple perspectives

Voorbeeld: Let's reflectify this situation by looking at it from different angles.

Opmerking: Reflectify is a blend of 'reflect' and 'clarify', suggesting a clearer understanding through reflection.

Mirroresque

Resembling or having characteristics of a mirror

Voorbeeld: The room's décor was mirroresque with its mirrored furniture and walls.

Opmerking: Mirroresque emphasizes the aesthetic or visual similarity to a mirror, often used in design contexts.

Reflective vibes

Emanating a contemplative or thoughtful atmosphere

Voorbeeld: The artwork gives off reflective vibes, inviting viewers to contemplate.

Opmerking: Reflective vibes suggest a mood or feeling reminiscent of looking into a mirror and seeing one's reflection.

Mirrorgram

A social media post or image that reflects aspects of one's life

Voorbeeld: Her Instagram feed is like a mirrorgram of her daily life.

Opmerking: Mirrorgram combines 'mirror' with 'Instagram', indicating a portrayal or reflection of one's life on social media.

The mirror on the wall showed her reflection.

The lake was a perfect mirror of the mountains.

The car had tinted mirrors to reduce glare.

Mirror - Zelfstandig naamwoord (Noun) / Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: mirror

Vervoegingen

Zelfstandig naamwoord, meervoud (Noun, plural): mirrors

Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass): mirror

Werkwoord, verleden tijd (Verb, past tense): mirrored

Werkwoord, gerundium of tegenwoordig deelwoord (Verb, gerund or present participle): mirroring

Werkwoord, 3e persoon enkelvoud tegenwoordige tijd (Verb, 3rd person singular present): mirrors

Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form): mirror

Werkwoord, tegenwoordige tijd niet 3e persoon enkelvoud (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): mirror

Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon

mirror bevat 2 lettergrepen: mir • ror

Fonetische transcriptie: ˈmir-ər

mir ror , ˈmir ər (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)

De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.

mirror: ~ 2300 (Zeer Veelvoorkomend).

Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.

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