明鏡も裏を照らさず めいきょうもうらをてらさず Meanings Expression anyone can make a mistake; even Homer nods (literally: even a polished mirror conceals its reverse side) Kanji 明 clear. Read as メイ. 鏡 mirror. Read as キョウ. 裏 behind. Read as うら. 照 illuminate. Read as てらす. Word lists Proverbs Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists