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“Light and shade” in Japanese

Short answer
濃淡 noutan のーたん

Light and shade in Japanese is “濃淡” (noutan). Full meaning: light and shade, shade (of colour, color); depth (of flavor), complexity, strength and weakness (of flavor).

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