No. 2,640 in Japanese
映え
"映え" means "to shine," "to stand out," or "to look attractive."
In a sentence
この写真は自然の美しさが一層映えています。
This photo enhances the natural beauty even more.
Here, 映え (hae) is used to describe how the photo accentuates or emphasizes the natural beauty depicted within.
インスタ映えする場所を探しています。
I'm looking for a place that is Instagram-worthy.
In this sentence, 映え (hae) conveys the idea of being visually impactful or appealing, specifically in the context of social media posts.
赤いドレスが彼女の美しさを映えさせた。
The red dress highlighted her beauty.
Here, 映え (hae) describes how the red dress accentuates or complements her overall appearance.
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