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What does 陰 (かげ, kage) mean?

陰 (かげ, kage) means shade, a hidden or shaded place.

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

shade, a hidden or shaded place

  1. 1noun shade; shadow
  2. 2noun behind (something); other side; back
  3. 3noun the background; behind the scenes; behind someone's back
  4. 4noun gloom (in someone's expression, nature, etc.); darkness

Example sentences

  • Let's rest for a bit in the shade of the tree.

  • The cat is hiding in the shade of the car.

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