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照り映える (てりはえる) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
shine brightly ; glow ; be radiant
Describes something illuminated by light, often sunlight, making it look beautiful or vivid. Common for landscapes, nature, and objects reflecting light.
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り
映は
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いる
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The fresh green leaves are glowing in the morning sun.
Kanji 照 illuminate, shine, compare 映 reflect, reflection, projection Similar words 輝かがや く 輝く is a general word for 'to shine' or 'to sparkle', often used for stars, eyes, or achievements. 照り映える specifically implies being illuminated by an external light source and looking beautiful as a result.
照て る 照る means 'to shine' (intransitive) for the sun or light itself. 照り映える focuses on the object that is lit up and appears radiant.
Etymology Compound of 照り (continuative form of 照る, 'to shine') and 映える (はえる, 'to look attractive, to stand out'). The combination emphasizes looking beautiful because of shining light.
