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陰
kage, in
Description
「陰」は、物の後ろにできる暗い場所や、光が当たらない所を指します。
"陰" refers to a dark area behind an object or a place where light does not reach.
また、人に見えない所でする行動や、暗い気分を表すこともあります。
It can also mean actions done out of sight or express a gloomy mood.
Meanings
陰kage
shade; shadow; place hidden from light
木の陰で休みましょう。
Let's rest in the shade of the tree.
陰kage
behind someone's back; out of sight
彼は陰で人の悪口を言う。
He talks bad about people behind their backs.
陰in
yin; negative or dark principle
陰と陽のバランスが大切だ。
The balance of yin and yang is important.
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Notes
- Nuance
陰 (shade/behind-the-scenes) differs from 影, which means a cast silhouette or reflection.
- Etymology
read 'in' in Chinese-origin compounds (陰陽), 'kage' as a native Japanese word.
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