“Reflection” in Japanese
Short answer
Reflection in Japanese is “照り返し” (terikaeshi). Full meaning: reflection, reflected light, reflected heat, glare.
Other ways to say “Reflection” in Japanese
反省
hansei reflection, reconsideration, introspection, meditation, contemplation; regret, repentance, remorse, being sorry
反射
hansha reflection, reverberation; reflex, reflexes
倒影
touei reflection
反照
hanshou reflection; evening glow, sunset glow
省察
seisatsu reflection, consideration
反映
hanei reflection (of light); reflection (of society, attitudes, etc.); application (of an update, changes, etc.), taking effect
てかり
tekari shine, gleam, reflection
リフレクション
rifurekushon reflection
写り
utsuri projection, reflection, image, reception (e.g. TV), picture quality; match, harmony
鏡映
kyouei reflection
省思
seishi reflection, reexamination, contemplation
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