Translation guide
The term 'mirror image' refers to a reversed or identical copy of something, as if reflected in a mirror. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through specific nouns and descriptive phrases, depending on whether you mean a literal reflection, a symmetrical counterpart, or a figurative duplicate.
Describing an image or object as seen in a mirror, where left and right are reversed.
The most direct and technical term for a mirror image, used in physics, optics, and formal contexts.
A mirror image is reversed left to right.
A more descriptive phrase meaning 'image reflected in a mirror', suitable for everyday conversation.
The mirror image of the mountain reflected on the lake surface is beautiful.
Literally 'mirror copy', used to describe something that is an exact mirror-like duplicate, often in artistic or descriptive contexts.
The symmetrical design is like a mirror image.
Referring to something that is very similar or identical to another thing, often in a reversed or complementary way.
An adverbial phrase meaning 'exactly as is' or 'just like', used to emphasize that something is a perfect copy or mirror image.
His personality is a mirror image of his father's.
An idiomatic expression meaning 'as alike as two peas in a pod', often used for people who look exactly alike.
Means 'living copy' or 'spitting image', used to describe someone who looks exactly like another person.
Describing a layout, pattern, or structure where one side is the reverse of the other.
While 鏡像 (kyōzō) is the direct translation, it sounds technical. For everyday comparisons, use phrases like そっくりそのまま or 瓜二つ.
He is a mirror image of his father. (unnatural)
He is a mirror image of his father. (natural)
The two signatures were mirror images.
The left and right sides are mirror images.
双子の姉妹は瓜二つだ。
The twin sisters are mirror images of each other.
He is the mirror image of his grandfather.
A butterfly's wings are mirror images.