虚きょ像ぞう

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

virtual image

Physics term for an image formed by diverging rays, as in a mirror or lens. Contrasts with 実像 (real image).

See also: 実像 (じつぞう)

• 鏡かがみに映うつる自じ分ぶんの姿すがたは虚きょ像ぞうだ。

  The reflection of yourself in a mirror is a virtual image.

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

false image; pretense; façade

Figurative use for an illusion, a fabricated appearance, or something that is not real. Often used in contrast with 実像 (true image).

See also: 実像 (じつぞう)

• メディアが作つくり出だす虚きょ像ぞうに惑まどわされてはいけない。

  Don't be misled by the false images created by the media.

• 彼かれの優やさしさは虚きょ像ぞうに過すぎなかった。

  His kindness was nothing more than a pretense.