What does 陰 mean?
陰 is a Japanese noun meaning “shade, shadow, other side” in English. It can also be translated as “behind (something), the background, gloom (in someone's expression, nature, etc.)” depending on context. It is written as 陰 in kanji, かげ in hiragana, and kage in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
あの木の陰に腰をおろしましょう。
Let's sit down in the shade of that tree.
カーテンの陰に隠れているのは誰？
Who is hiding behind the curtain?
陰で他人の悪口を言うべきでない。
You should not speak ill of others behind their backs.