N1

meaning and readings

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Kanji

N1
Meaning
mirror
Onyomi
キョウ
Kunyomi
かがみ
Formula
鏡 = 金 + 音 + 儿 。

Story

鏡 is analyzed as a combination of 金 (iron, metal), 音+儿 (mirror made of bronze) and denotes mirror.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.

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