ミラー

みらー
noun
mirror
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1. mirror; reflective glass
A reflective surface for seeing one's image. Used broadly for all types of mirrors, from handheld to vehicle side mirrors.
ミラーで顔(かお)を確認(かくにん)した。
I checked my face in the mirror.
車(くるま)のサイドミラーが割(わ)れてしまった。
The car's side mirror cracked.
駐車場(ちゅうしゃじょう)の曲(ま)がり角(かど)にカーブミラーが設置(せっち)されていて、見通(みとお)しの悪(わる)い場所(ばしょ)でも安全(あんぜん)に通(とお)れる。
A convex mirror is installed at the curve in the parking lot, so you can pass safely even in spots with poor visibility.

From English "mirror." In Japanese, ミラー is used particularly for functional or technical mirrors (vehicle mirrors, security mirrors, dental mirrors), while 鏡(かがみ) is the native word used for dressing mirrors, bathroom mirrors, and the concept of mirrors in general.

Common collocations

  • サイドミラー: side mirror (car)
  • ルームミラー: rearview mirror (car interior)
  • カーブミラー: convex road mirror
  • ドアミラー: door mirror (car)
  • ミラーレス: mirrorless (camera)

Similar words

  • 鏡(かがみ): mirror — the native Japanese word; used for personal mirrors, bathroom mirrors, and figurative meanings
  • 姿見(すがたみ): full-length mirror — a tall mirror for checking one's whole outfit

Related Words

Compare: 鏡(かがみ) (mirror)
Compare: 姿見(すがたみ) (full-length mirror)
Compare: 鏡面(きょうめん) (mirror surface)
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