noun
reflection (in water, mirror, etc.)
Rare literary word for a reflected image, especially in water or a mirror. In modern Japanese, 反射 (はんしゃ) or 映り (うつり) are far more common.
古い詩に「倒影」という言葉が出てくる。
The word 倒影 appears in old poetry.
水面に映る倒影を眺める。
Gaze at the reflection on the water's surface.