陰
かげ
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side
JLPT N3 Common word
Meanings
Noun
shade; shadow- behind (something); other side; back
- the background; behind the scenes; behind someone's back
- gloom (in someone's expression, nature, etc.); darkness
Noun, No-adjective
(the) negative (e.g. pole)
All 7 meanings
Noun
yin (in Chinese divination)- hidden place; unseen part; private location
Rare and archaic meanings (1)
- female private parts; female genitalsArchaic
Example sentences
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He hid himself behind the door.
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We took refuge behind a big tree.
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He hid behind the tree.
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The sun emerged from behind the clouds.
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A man appeared from behind the door.
More examples (10)
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The moon is behind the clouds.
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He hid it behind the door.
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The boy hid behind the door.
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He came out from behind the curtain.
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The moon is invisible behind the clouds.
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A strange sound was heard from behind the door.
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He was the brains behind the plot.
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Who is hiding behind the curtain?
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Let's sit down in the shade of that tree.
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The child was hiding behind a big tree.