English–Japanese

“figure” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoスタイル (sutairu)

Pronunciation

Romajihitokage

Example

暗い道の先に人影が見えます。kura i michi no saki ni hito kage ga mi e ma su

I can see a figure at the end of the dark road.

Illustration for 人影 (figure)

How to say “figure” in Japanese

“Figure” in Japanese is 人影 (hitokage).

It presents a person as a visible outline or presence, often seen from a distance or in dim light.

Full entry for 人影: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 人影

窓の外に人影が動くのが見えます。mado no soto ni hito kage ga ugo ku no ga mi e ma su

I can see a figure moving outside the window.

Tips for using 人影

  • In Japanese, 人影 (hitokage) often describes a person seen only as a distant or indistinct outline, so figure is usually more natural than a literal translation involving shadow.

Other Japanese words for “figure”

彼女はスタイルがいいです。kano jo wa su ta i ru ga i i de su

She has a good figure.

“figure” in other languages