“Silhouette” in Japanese
Short answer
Silhouette in Japanese is “黒影” (kokuei). Full meaning: silhouette, dark shadow.
Other ways to say “Silhouette” in Japanese
影像
eizou silhouette
影絵
kagee shadow picture, silhouette, shadowgraph
シルエット
shiruetto silhouette
影
ei shadow, silhouette, figure, shape; reflection, image; ominous sign
カゲ
kage shadow, silhouette, figure, shape; reflection, image; ominous sign
輪郭
rinkaku contour, outline, silhouette; summary, outline, sketch; looks, features
影法師
kageboushi shadow figure, silhouette
影画
kagee shadow picture, silhouette, shadowgraph
かげ絵
kagee shadow picture, silhouette, shadowgraph
かげえ
kagee shadow picture, silhouette, shadowgraph
りんかく
rinkaku contour, outline, silhouette; summary, outline, sketch; looks, features
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