English–Japanese

“shade” in Japanese

Japanese

Also日陰 (hikage)

Pronunciation

Romajikage

Example

暑いので木の陰で休みます。atsu i no de ki no kage de yasu mi ma su

It is hot, so I rest in the shade.

Illustration for 陰 (shade)

How to say “shade” in Japanese

“Shade” in Japanese is 陰 (kage).

Describes a darker or sheltered area formed when light is blocked, often providing relief from direct sunlight.

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

Example sentences with 陰

窓から入る日差しで壁に陰ができています。mado ka ra hai ru hi za shi de kabe ni kage ga de ki te i ma su

The sunlight coming through the window is creating a shadow on the wall.

Tips for using 陰

  • In everyday conversation, 陰 (kage) can describe the protected side of a building or tree, so it fits places where people pause outdoors as well as the shade itself.

Other Japanese words for “shade”

暑い日は日陰で休みます。atsu i hi wa hi kage de yasu mi ma su

I rest in the shade on hot days.

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