Kanji

Jinmeiyō kanji, used in names

2166 of 2500 most used kanji in newspapers

Stroke count: 14

Meaning: shade, shadow, backing assistance

Kunyomi: かげ

Onyomi: イン オン

Composition:

Radical

Radical:

Meaning: grass

Examples

Onyomi Examples

緑陰 リョクイン shade of trees

庇陰 ヒイン protection, shield, shadow of eaves

Kunyomi Examples

かげ shade, shadow, behind (something), other side, back, background, behind the scenes, behind someone's back, gloom (in someone's expression, nature, etc.), darkness

陰口 かげぐち malicious gossip, backbiting, speaking ill behind someone's back

物陰 ものかげ place hidden from view, cover, shelter, hiding place

小陰 こかげ small hiding place, nook