Kanji: 鏡 (Mirror/Lens)
The kanji 鏡 means "mirror," "lens," or any reflective surface. It represents an object used to view reflections, and by extension, can symbolize self-reflection or something that reveals the truth.
Key Reading:
Kun-yomi (Japanese reading): かがみ (kagami)
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): キョウ (kyō)
Common Words & Usage:
鏡 (kagami) - Noun. Mirror.
眼鏡 (megane) - Noun. Eyeglasses.
顕微鏡 (kenbikyō) - Noun. Microscope.
双眼鏡 (sōgankyō) - Noun. Binoculars.
Example Sentence:
Japanese: 毎朝、鏡を見て髪を整えます。
Romaji: Maiasa, kagami o mite kami o totonoemasu.
English: Every morning, I look in the mirror and fix my hair.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 鏡 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting and is a fundamental part of mastering kanji writing.