shade, yin, negative, sex organs

About this kanji

The kanji 陰 (in) primarily means shade or shadow and often conveys the idea of something hidden or secretive. It can be used as a noun or a verb, depending on the context. Some common compounds include 陰気 (いんき), which means gloomy or dark; 陰口 (かげぐち), referring to malicious gossip or talking behind someone's back; and 陰謀 (いんぼう), which stands for a plot or conspiracy. A useful note is that 陰 can also represent the 'yin' concept in yin and yang, emphasizing its association with hidden or negative aspects. Understanding this kanji can help you recognize themes of obscurity or the unseen in various contexts.

Example sentences

• 木の陰で涼むのが好きだ。

  I like to cool off in the shade of trees.

Meanings across languages

English

shade, yin, negative, sex organs, secret, shadow

Tiếng Việt

bóng râm, âm, tiêu cực, cơ quan sinh dục, bí mật, bóng tối

日本語

日陰, 陰, 陰性, 性器, 秘密, 影

한국어

陰, 음, 음성, 성기, 비밀, 그림자

中文

阴影, 阴, 负的, 性器官, 秘密, 影子

id

bayangan

th

เงา

es

sombra

fr

ombre

de

Schatten

pt

sombra

Common compounds

• 陰気いんきgloomy, dismal, miserable
• 陰口かげぐちmalicious gossip, backbiting, speaking ill behind someone's back
• 陰謀いんぼうplot, intrigue, scheme
• 山陰やまかげplace in the shade of a mountain, shelter of the mountains, mountain recess
• 日陰ひかげshade, shadow, sunshine
• 物陰ものかげplace hidden from view, cover, shelter
• 陰りかげりshadow (e.g. on someone's happiness), cloud, shade
• お陰様でおかげさまでthankfully, fortunately, luckily