鏡: the kanji for mirror
鏡 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means mirror. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
鏡 is written in 19 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
鏡 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
キョウ (kyou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 望遠鏡ぼうえんきょう · bōenkyō | telescope |
| 顕微鏡けんびきょう · kenbikyō | microscope |
かがみ (kagami)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 鏡かがみ · kagami | mirror |
| 手鏡てかがみ · tekagami | hand mirror |
Special readings to learn as whole words
These words use 鏡, but their readings do not follow the readings above. The Jōyō Kanji Table lists them as special readings. Learn each one as a whole word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 眼鏡めがね · megane | glasses |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 鏡の前で髪をとかした。Kagami no mae de kami o tokashita.I combed my hair in front of the mirror.
- 望遠鏡で星を見た。Bōenkyō de hoshi o mita.I looked at the stars through a telescope.
- 理科の授業で顕微鏡を使った。Rika no jugyō de kenbikyō o tsukatta.We used a microscope in science class.
- 眼鏡をかけないと字が読めない。Megane o kakenai to ji ga yomenai.I can't read without my glasses.
- かばんに手鏡を入れている。Kaban ni tekagami o irete iru.I keep a hand mirror in my bag.
Questions about 鏡
How many strokes does 鏡 have?
鏡 is written in 19 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 鏡?
The on readings are kyou (キョウ). The kun readings are kagami (かがみ).
What JLPT level is 鏡?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 鏡
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.