映 / Japanese Kanji Meanings & Readings
What does 映 mean?
Reflections. To make the shape or form of something appear when light hits it. It shines brightly when illuminated. It appears vividly and clearly. To make something stand out. To praise.
How to read 映?
Kunyomi... うつる/utsuru,うつす/utsusu,はえる/haeru,はやす/hayasu
Onyomi... エイ/ei
jinmeikun... aki, akira, e, teru, mitsu,
* There are two typical ways of reading kanji, kun-yomi and on-yomi. In addition, there is a reading system called "jinmei kun" which is used only for names.
Other kanji information..
| application |
Can be registered as a Japanese name In Japan, 2999 kanji characters can be registered as names. (In other words, you cannot officially apply for any other kanji as a name.) But if you enjoy it as fiction, no problem. |
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| type | common-use kanji |
| unicode | 6620 映 (For HTML use) |
映 / related names
- Name:
- eito
- Katakana:
- エイト
- Kanji:
- 映斗
- Meaning:
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- 映Reflections. To make the shape or form of something appear when light hits it. It shines brightly when illuminated. It appears vividly and clearly. To make something stand out. To praise.
- 斗Ladle. A tool with a handle for scooping water or alcohol. A square for measuring the amount of grain, liquid, etc. A unit of capacity, 1斗 is about 18 liters. The name of a constellation, such as the Big Dipper or the South Star. Small. The name of a constellation. Suddenly.
- Name:
- eito
- Katakana:
- エイト
- Kanji:
- 映人
- Meaning:
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- 映Reflections. To make the shape or form of something appear when light hits it. It shines brightly when illuminated. It appears vividly and clearly. To make something stand out. To praise.
- 人People. Human beings. Humanity. Every single person. People. Grown-ups. Adults. Personality. Character. A word used to count people.
- Name:
- eita
- Katakana:
- エイタ
- Kanji:
- 映太
- Meaning:
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- 映Reflections. To make the shape or form of something appear when light hits it. It shines brightly when illuminated. It appears vividly and clearly. To make something stand out. To praise.
- 太Abundantly large. Large in circumference. Thick. Flabby. Very. A word used to refer to a person of high rank or status.
- Name:
- ena
- Katakana:
- エナ
- Name:
- ikue
- Katakana:
- イクエ
- Name:
- akihi
- Katakana:
- アキヒ
- Kanji:
- 映日
- Meaning:
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- 映Reflections. To make the shape or form of something appear when light hits it. It shines brightly when illuminated. It appears vividly and clearly. To make something stand out. To praise.
- 日The sun. Sunlight. A day from sunrise to sunset. One day and night. Day. Every day. Weather. Sky patterns. Things in Japan.
- Name:
- iroha
- Katakana:
- イロハ
- Kanji:
- 彩映
- Meaning:
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- 彩To color. Add color. A combination of various colors. To make up. Pattern. Luster. Brilliance. Appearance. Figure.
- 映Reflections. To make the shape or form of something appear when light hits it. It shines brightly when illuminated. It appears vividly and clearly. To make something stand out. To praise.
- Name:
- saeko
- Katakana:
- サエコ
- Name:
- haru
- Katakana:
- ハル
- Name:
- akihiro
- Katakana:
- アキヒロ
- Kanji:
- 映大
- Meaning:
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- 映Reflections. To make the shape or form of something appear when light hits it. It shines brightly when illuminated. It appears vividly and clearly. To make something stand out. To praise.
- 大Big. Large. Large in number or quantity. Greatly. Valuable. Important. Excellent. Splendid. Very much. Much. (Power or force) strong. long time. To be high in rank or position.
- Name:
- eri
- Katakana:
- エリ
- Kanji:
- 映里
- Meaning:
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- 映Reflections. To make the shape or form of something appear when light hits it. It shines brightly when illuminated. It appears vividly and clearly. To make something stand out. To praise.
- 里Village. Countryside. Hometown. The family home of a wife or son-in-law. A pathway that runs vertically and horizontally. Paths. A unit of distance.
- Name:
- sae
- Katakana:
- サエ
- Name:
- rie
- Katakana:
- リエ
- Kanji:
- 利映
- Meaning:
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- 利Sharp. Smart. Wise. Good at work. Good. Useful. Convenient. (blade) sharp. To be sharp. To make a profit. To say things.
- 映Reflections. To make the shape or form of something appear when light hits it. It shines brightly when illuminated. It appears vividly and clearly. To make something stand out. To praise.
- Name:
- eiko
- Katakana:
- エイコ
- Name:
- eika
- Katakana:
- エイカ
- Kanji:
- 映花
- Meaning:
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- 映Reflections. To make the shape or form of something appear when light hits it. It shines brightly when illuminated. It appears vividly and clearly. To make something stand out. To praise.
- 花Flowers. Something shaped like a flower. A metaphor for something as beautiful or gorgeous as a flower. Honor. To be excellent.
- Name:
- sachie
- Katakana:
- サチエ
- Kanji:
- 幸映
- Meaning:
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- 幸Happiness. Fortunately. Good luck. Thankfulness. To care for. To take good care of. Blessing. The outings and travels of an emperor, a son, or a superior.
- 映Reflections. To make the shape or form of something appear when light hits it. It shines brightly when illuminated. It appears vividly and clearly. To make something stand out. To praise.