映(うつ)り

うつり
noun
how something looks on screen or in photos; image quality
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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(うつ)りが悪(わる)い。
The picture quality on the TV is bad.
この写真(しゃしん)は映(うつ)りがいいね。
You look good in this photo.
鏡(かがみ)の映(うつ)りを確認(かくにん)してから出(で)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(あか)と白(しろ)は映(うつ)りがいい。
Red and white look good together.
着物(きもの)と帯(おび)の映(うつ)りを考(かんが)える。
Think about how the kimono and obi look together.
壁(かべ)の色(いろ)との映(うつ)りを気(き)にして家具(かぐ)を選(えら)んだ。
I chose the furniture considering how it would look against the wall color.

The noun form of 映(うつ)る (to be reflected, to appear on screen). Describes how something looks when reflected, photographed, or displayed.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 写(うつ)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(みば)え: visual appeal, appearance — focuses on how attractive something looks overall

Usage

映(うつ)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.

Related Words

Related: 写(うつ)り (written with 写 for photos specifically)
Compare: 見栄(みば)え (visual appeal, appearance)
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Added 2026.4.18 18:10 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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