English–Japanese
“shadow” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikage
Example
夕方、私の影が長くなります。yū gata watashi no kage ga naga ku na ri ma su
In the evening, my shadow grows longer.
How to say “shadow” in Japanese
“Shadow” in Japanese is 影 (kage).
Refers to the dark form that appears when an object blocks light, including the form that follows a person.
Example sentences with 影
街灯の下で、二人の影が重なっています。gai tō no moto de futa ri no kage ga kasa na tte i ma su
Under the streetlight, the two shadows overlap.
Tips for using 影
- In everyday conversation, 影 (kage, "shadow") can describe a person's presence, as in 影が薄い (kage ga usui) for someone who is rarely noticed.