1.
how something looks on screen or in photos; image quality
The way something appears when photographed, filmed, or reflected.
テレビの映りが悪い。
The picture quality on the TV is bad.
この写真は映りがいいね。
You look good in this photo.
鏡の映りを確認してから出かけた。
I checked my reflection in the mirror before heading out.
2.
how well things go together; harmony of appearance
The way colors, patterns, or items complement each other visually.
赤と白は映りがいい。
Red and white look good together.
着物と帯の映りを考える。
Think about how the kimono and obi look together.
壁の色との映りを気にして家具を選んだ。
I chose the furniture considering how it would look against the wall color.
The noun form of 映る (to be reflected, to appear on screen). Describes how something looks when reflected, photographed, or displayed.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 映りがいい: looks good (on screen/in photos), photogenic
- 映りが悪い: looks bad (on screen/in photos)
- テレビの映り: TV picture quality
- 写真の映り: how one looks in photos
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 写り: how something looks in a photograph — written with a different kanji but pronounced the same; the two are often used interchangeably for photos
- 見栄え: visual appeal, appearance — focuses on how attractive something looks overall
USAGE:
映りがいい is commonly used to compliment someone who looks good in photos. This is different from the person being attractive in general — it specifically refers to how well the camera captures them.