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kage /kaɡe/

A shadow cast by an object blocking light, or a reflection seen in a surface like water or a mirror. It can also metaphorically represent a silhouette or the subtle presence of someone or something.

Exemplos

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1

木の影で休みましょう。

Let's rest in the shade of the tree.

2

影が地面に長く伸びております。

The shadows are stretching long across the ground.

3

あ、影が見えるよ!

Oh, I can see a shadow!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
Verb
陰る
Adjetivo
影のある
Relacionado
影響
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Dica de memorização

Think of the kanji components: the right side has three strokes representing light rays or hair, and the left side relates to a landscape, showing the interplay of light and objects.

Quiz rápido

太陽が沈んで、自分の____が長くなった。

Correto!

A resposta correta é: a

Exemplos

1

木の影で休みましょう。

everyday

Let's rest in the shade of the tree.

2

影が地面に長く伸びております。

formal

The shadows are stretching long across the ground.

3

あ、影が見えるよ!

informal

Oh, I can see a shadow!

4

影の長さは太陽の高度によって変化します。

academic

The length of a shadow changes depending on the sun's altitude.

5

不況が業界全体に影を落としています。

business

The recession is casting a shadow over the entire industry.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
Verb
陰る
Adjetivo
影のある
Relacionado
影響

Colocações comuns

影を落とす to cast a shadow
影が薄い to have a weak presence / to look pale
影に隠れる to hide in the shadows
影を追う to chase a shadow (pursue something elusive)
人影が見える to see a person's silhouette

Frases Comuns

影も形もない

without a trace

陰ながら応援する

to support someone from the sidelines/secretly

一蓮托生

sharing the same fate (often used with shadows of those together)

Frequentemente confundido com

vs

影 (kage) refers to the projected shadow or silhouette, while 陰 (kage) refers to shade or the dark/back side of an object.

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Notas de uso

Use this word primarily for the physical dark shape produced by an object in light. In poetic contexts, it can also refer to a reflection or a person's lingering image.

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Erros comuns

Beginners often use 'kage' when they specifically mean 'darkness' (kurayami). 'Kage' requires a source of light and an object to exist.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the kanji components: the right side has three strokes representing light rays or hair, and the left side relates to a landscape, showing the interplay of light and objects.

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Origem da palavra

Originally derived from the concept of 'shining' or 'reflection,' which in ancient Japanese included both the light itself and the image it produced.

Padrões gramaticais

Noun + が/を + 影 影 + に + なる 影 + を + 落とす
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Contexto cultural

In Japan, 'kage' is often used to describe those who support society or people from behind the scenes (kage no chikaramochi).

Quiz rápido

太陽が沈んで、自分の____が長くなった。

Correto!

A resposta correta é: a

Palavras relacionadas

家具

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Kagu refers to the large, movable objects such as chairs, tables, and beds that are used to make a room fit for living or working. It is a general term for items intended to support various human activities or to hold objects at a convenient height.

テーブル

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A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs used for eating, working, or placing items. In Japanese, it specifically refers to Western-style tables, distinguishing them from traditional low Japanese tables.

椅子

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A piece of furniture with a seat, legs, and a back, designed for one person to sit on. In Japanese, it specifically refers to Western-style chairs as opposed to traditional floor cushions.

ソファ

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A comfortable piece of furniture with cushions and arms designed for multiple people to sit on at once. It is a common household item typically found in the living room for relaxation and socializing.

照明

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Lighting or illumination provided by artificial sources like lamps or stage lights. It refers to the equipment used to brighten a space or the effect produced by those lights.

喜び

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A noun referring to the feeling of joy, happiness, or great pleasure. It can describe both an internal emotional state and the external expression of being pleased or celebrating an event.

悲しみ

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The noun form of the adjective 'kanashii', referring to the state or feeling of sadness, sorrow, or grief. It is used to describe the emotional weight or the experience of being sad in a more abstract or profound sense than the adjective.

恐怖

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A noun referring to intense fear, dread, or terror experienced in response to danger or something frightening. It describes both the psychological state of being afraid and the external cause of that fear.

不安

A1

A state of feeling worried, anxious, or insecure about something. It describes a lack of peace of mind or a sense of apprehension regarding the future or an unknown outcome.

心配

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A state of anxiety or concern about potential problems or someone's well-being. It can be used as a noun meaning 'worry' or as a verb (with suru) meaning 'to worry'.

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