姿見(すがたみ)

A compound of 姿(すがた) (figure, appearance) + 見(み) (seeing, viewing) — literally a mirror for seeing one's full figure. 姿見(すがたみ) specifically refers to a tall mirror that shows the entire body.

Common collocations

• 姿見(すがたみ)の前(まえ)に立(た)つ: to stand in front of a full-length mirror
• 姿見(すがたみ)に映(うつ)る: to be reflected in a full-length mirror
• 姿見(すがたみ)を置(お)く: to place a full-length mirror

VS. OTHER MIRROR WORDS:

• 鏡(かがみ): mirror (general term — any size)
• 姿見(すがたみ): full-length mirror specifically
• 手鏡(てかがみ): hand mirror

Cultural note

Commonly placed in the 玄関(げんかん) (entryway) of Japanese homes for a final outfit check before going out.