How to use 写る (うつる)

Meaning of 写る

The Japanese verb "写る" (うつる, utsuru) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:

1. to be photographed: Refers to the act of appearing in a photograph or being captured by a camera.
   • Example: 彼はその写真にはっきり写っている。
   • Translation: He is clearly captured in the photograph.
2. to be reflected: Used when something is reflected visually in a mirror, water, or similar reflective surfaces.
   • Example: 湖に山が美しく写っていた。
   • Translation: The mountain was beautifully reflected in the lake.
3. to be projected: Referring to the projection of an image or scene onto a surface, such as in a cinema.
   • Example: 映画がスクリーンに写っている。
   • Translation: The movie is being projected on the screen.

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