“Shadow” in Japanese
Short answer
Shadow in Japanese is “陰り” (kageri). Full meaning: shadow (e.g. on someone's happiness), cloud, shade, gloom.
Other ways to say “Shadow” in Japanese
日陰
hikage shade, shadow; sunshine, sunlight
影
ei shadow, silhouette, figure, shape; reflection, image; ominous sign
陰影
inei shadow, shade, shading, gloom; nuance, shades of meaning, subtleties
暗影
anei shadow, gloom
カゲ
kage shadow, silhouette, figure, shape; reflection, image; ominous sign
尾行
bikou shadow, tail, following
カゲリ
kageri shadow (e.g. on someone's happiness), cloud, shade, gloom
かげり
kageri shadow (e.g. on someone's happiness), cloud, shade, gloom
ひかげ
hikage shade, shadow; sunshine, sunlight
ヒカゲ
hikage shade, shadow; sunshine, sunlight
翳り
kageri shadow (e.g. on someone's happiness), cloud, shade, gloom
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