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What does 映える (はえる, haeru) mean?

映える (はえる, haeru) means to stand out, to look attractive.

Quick facts
Readingはえる
Romajihaeru
Part of speechichidan verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
はえる
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonhaeru

to stand out, to look attractive

  1. 1ichidan verb · intransitive to shine; to glow
  2. 2ichidan verb · intransitive to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)

Example sentences

  • The mountain looks striking in the sunset.

  • This dish looks great in photos, doesn't it.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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