Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (かげ) in Japanese

陰, 蔭, 翳
JLPT 3
Kana Reading
かげ
Romaji
kage
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    shade; shadow
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    other side; back; background


Kanji in this word

14 strokes

shade, shadow, backing assistance

On'Yomi: イン, オン

Kun'Yomi: かげ

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JLPT 1

11 strokes

shade, yin, negative, sex organs, secret, shadow

On'Yomi: イン

Kun'Yomi: かげ, かげ.る

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17 strokes

hold aloft

On'Yomi: エイ

Kun'Yomi: かげ, かげ.る, かざ.す, きぬがさ, くも.る, くもり

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