陰かげ
Meanings
Noun
1. shade; shadow
In the shade of the tree in the garden, there was a shadow staring intently from atop a branch.
2. behind (something); other side; back
Footsteps could be heard from behind the broken wall.
3. the background; behind the scenes; behind someone's back
That is often made possible by someone's efforts behind the scenes.
4. gloom (in someone's expression, nature, etc.); darkness
But there is a certain gloom in that expression, and it even looks lonely.
Kanji used
unseen location
Pitch accent
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Used in vocabulary (35 in total)
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
behind one's back
Examples (17 in total)
I also know that you are cooperating from behind the scenes.
It was a lovely smile without a trace of gloom.
The sun emerged from behind the clouds.
Kind of like the leader behind the scenes, huh?
The shade of the tree is cool and pleasant.
He is taciturn and has a gloomy side.
A strange sound was heard from behind the door.
Before I knew it, I had jumped out from behind the gate.
He came out from behind the curtain.
The ones who stood up from behind the desk were three schoolgirls.
A cat appeared from behind the curtain.
Footsteps could be heard from behind the broken wall.
The sun soon emerged from behind the clouds.
That is often made possible by someone's efforts behind the scenes.
The shade of the forest is cool, as if it were soaked in water.
But there is a certain gloom in that expression, and it even looks lonely.
In the shade of the tree in the garden, there was a shadow staring intently from atop a branch.