反映する

• Reading: はんえいする
• Romaji: hanei suru
• Kanji breakdown: 反 (han) — to return, reflect; 映 (ei) — to reflect, project
• Pronunciation: /ha.ɴ.eː.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To reflect; to mirror; to incorporate. Used when something shows or includes the influence of something else.

A する verb formed from the noun 反映 (reflection). Can be both transitive (to reflect something) and intransitive (to be reflected). Commonly used in business contexts like reflecting customer feedback in a product, and in abstract contexts like results reflecting effort.

Examples

1. アンケートの結果を新しい計画に反映させた。 We incorporated the survey results into the new plan.
2. 社会の変化が若者の価値観に反映されている。 Changes in society are reflected in young people's values.
3. 売り上げにお客様の意見を反映することが大切だ。 It's important to reflect customer feedback in sales.

Usage Guide

Context: business, academics, policy

Tone: professional

Origin & History

Compound of 反 (han, to return/reflect) and 映 (ei, to reflect/project). Together they describe something being cast back, like a reflection in a mirror.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional