noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
reflection of light; reflected image
Literal reflection of light or an image on a surface. This use is somewhat literary or formal; everyday Japanese often uses 映る or 反射 for physical reflection.
水面に月の反映が揺れていた。
The reflection of the moon was wavering on the water.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
Used figuratively when opinions, social conditions, attitudes, values, or evidence appear in policies, results, writing, design, and similar things. As a transitive する verb, it often means to reflect or incorporate something into something else.
この制度は利用者の声をよく反映している。
This system reflects users' voices well.
世論が選挙結果に反映された。
Public opinion was reflected in the election results.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
application of changes; changes taking effect; updating
Computing and system-use sense: changes, settings, updates, or fixes are applied to a screen, database, server, or environment and become effective or visible.
変更が画面に反映されるまで数分かかります。
It will take a few minutes for the changes to be reflected on the screen.
修正内容をサーバーに反映してください。
Please apply the fixes to the server.