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What is the Kanji for 'Shadow'? | 影

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Shadow', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Shadow' is 影.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shadow

    Reading

    kunyomiかげ

    kage

    onyomiえい

    ei

    Parts

    Scene Fur

    Example Word

    影響: effect or influence. The Japanese verbal noun '影響 (えいきょう)' primarily means 'influence' or 'effect'. It refers to the power or capacity to produce an effect on someone or something, or the result of such an effect. This word is often used in contexts involving social, environmental, or personal impacts. For example: His speech had a big influence on the audience「彼のスピーチは聴衆に大きな影響を与えた」(かれのスピーチはちょうしゅうにおおきなえいきょうをあたえた). The new policy will have a significant effect on the economy「新しい政策は経済に大きな影響を与えるだろう」(あたらしいせいさくはけいざいにおおきなえいきょうをあたえるだろう). It's important to note that '影響' can be used both positively and negatively, depending on the context.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    386

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Scene

    radical

    Meaning

    Fur

Words Using

This kanji is used in 3 words:

    word

    影響

    Meaning

    Effect, Influence

    word

    Meaning

    Shadow, Silhouette

    word

    撮影

    Meaning

    Filming

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 9 kanji contain the part 彡 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shape

    kanji

    Meaning

    Face

    kanji

    Meaning

    Participate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Carve

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cedar, Cryptomeria

    kanji

    Meaning

    Patent, Proclaim merits

    kanji

    Meaning

    Coloring, Beautiful coloring

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gloom

    kanji

    Meaning

    Necessary

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 影 mean?

影 means 'Shadow'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.