ミラー
みらー
noun
mirror
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.
ミラーで顔を確認した。
I checked my face in the mirror.
車のサイドミラーが割れてしまった。
The car's side mirror cracked.
駐車場の曲がり角にカーブミラーが設置されていて、見通しの悪い場所でも安全に通れる。
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 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: mirror — the native Japanese word; used for personal mirrors, bathroom mirrors, and figurative meanings
- 姿見: full-length mirror — a tall mirror for checking one's whole outfit