日陰
ひかげ · hikage
Shade, shadow
- sunshine, sunlight
Other ways to say “shade” in Japanese →
flat · what is pitch accent?
How it’s used
Use 日陰 when talking about a shaded area outdoors, often to escape the sun; it is a common everyday word in weather and comfort contexts.
Example sentences
日陰で休みましょう。
Let's rest in the shade.
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この木の下は日陰です。
Under this tree is shade.
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ビーチでサッカーをするなら、日陰で休んだほうがいいよ。
びーちでさっかーをするなら、ひかげでやすんだほうがいいよ。
If you're going to play soccer on the beach, you'd better rest in the shade.
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What does 日陰 mean?
Shade, shadow. It can also mean: sunshine, sunlight.
How do you pronounce 日陰?
ひかげ (hikage). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
What JLPT level is 日陰?
JLPT N2 — upper intermediate. See the JLPT N2 guide.
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