陰

Meaning

1. n
   shade; shadow
2. n
   behind (something); other side; back
3. n
   the background; behind the scenes; behind someone's back
4. n
   gloom (in someone's expression, nature, etc.); darkness
5. nadj-no
   (the) negative (e.g. pole)
6. n
   yin (in Chinese divination)
7. n
   hidden place; unseen part; private location
8. n archaic
   female private parts; female genitals

Example sentences

• 彼はその陰謀の陰の指導者だった。

  He was the brains behind the plot.

• 彼はカーテンの陰からでてきた。

  He came out from behind the curtain.

• 太陽が雲の陰から現れた。

  The sun emerged from behind the clouds.