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What does 影 (かげ, kage) mean?

影 (かげ, kage) means shadow.

Quick facts
Readingかげ
Romajikage
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
かげ
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkage

shadow

  1. 1noun shadow; silhouette; figure
  2. 2noun reflection; image
  3. 3noun ominous sign
  4. 4noun light (stars, moon)
  5. 5noun trace; shadow (of one's former self)

Example sentences

  • I rested for a bit in the shade of the tree.

  • A large shadow is cast on the wall.

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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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