noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
projection (of light/shadow); casting (a reflection)
Physical projection of light, shadow, or an image onto a surface. Also used for casting a reflection.
壁に影を投影する。
Project a shadow onto the wall.
水面に月が投影されている
The moon is reflected on the water's surface.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
geometric projection
Mathematical or technical projection, such as in geometry or mapmaking.
この図は立体の平面への投影を示している。
This diagram shows the projection of a solid onto a plane.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
reflection (of feelings, experiences)
Metaphorical use: inner feelings, experiences, or personality traits appearing in one's work, expression, or behavior.
彼の不安が作品に投影されている。
His anxiety is reflected in his work.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
psychological projection
In psychology, the unconscious attribution of one's own feelings or traits to others.
心理学では、自分の感情を他人に投影することを防衛機制の一つと考える。
In psychology, projecting one's own feelings onto others is considered a defense mechanism.