Japanese

はんしゃ
Meaning: reflection; reflex
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

反
射

Example sentences

The light is reflecting off the mirror.
朝日の輝きが海面に反射していた。
The brilliance of the morning sun was reflected on the sea surface.
月の光が静かな湖面に反射している。
The moonlight is reflecting on the calm surface of the lake.
秋月の光が湖面に美しく反射している。
The light of the autumn moon is reflecting beautifully on the surface of the lake.
昇る朝日の光耀が海面に反射していた。
The radiance of the rising sun was reflected on the surface of the sea.

Usage Notes

Can refer to physical reflection (light, sound) or biological reflex (automatic reaction).

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