反射
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Noun meaning 'reflection' or 'reverberation'. Refers to the bouncing back of light, sound, or other waves. Example: 『光の反射』 (hikari no hansha, 'reflection of light').
Theme

During a science class, User and their friend Aiko talk about light and mirrors as part of a physics lesson.

反射

はんしゃ

reflection

Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena

Memory Hook

Picture light bouncing off a mirror — it 'reflects' back. 'Han-sha' (反射 hansha) sounds like 'hand' (han) 'shows' (sha) the reflection. Think: 'Hand shows reflection' → 反射 (hansha, 'reflection').

Cultural Note

『反射』 (hansha, 'reflection') is a key concept in science and daily life in Japan, such as in optics or when discussing sound reverberation in architecture. It's also used in phrases like 『反射神経』 (hansha shinkei, 'reflexes').

Forms

Base: 反射Noun meaning 'reflection' or 'reverberation'. Refers to the bouncing back of light, sound, or other waves. Example: 『光の反射』 (hikari no hansha, 'reflection of light').