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: 艹 陰
Radical: 艸
Meaning: grass
緑陰 (リョクイン) shade of trees
庇陰 (ヒイン) protection, shield, shadow of eaves
陰 (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