SuGoiSuす語彙す
Kanji › Secondary · Stage 2 (about 3級) › 陰
陰

陰: shade

shade; shadow; behind the scenes
11 strokesSecondary · Stage 2 (about 3級)in 23 words here

Readings

On
イン
Kun
かげ・かげる

陰(かげ) "shade"; 木陰(こかげ) "shade of a tree", 陰口(かげぐち) "backbiting". いん in 陰謀(いんぼう) "conspiracy", 陰気(いんき) "gloomy".

Stroke order · 11 strokes

1234567891011

The numbers show the order. The course page animates each stroke.

Key words

陰かげshade; shadow
木陰こかげshade of a tree
陰口かげぐちgossip behind one's back
陰謀いんぼうconspiracy
陰気いんきgloomy

Example sentences

It was hot, so I rested a little in the shade of a big tree.

Rumor has it that the king's aides are plotting a conspiracy.

You should stop talking about people behind their backs.

Study 陰 in the course →
‹ 鑑 appraise銘 inscription ›