What does 影 mean?
影 is a Japanese noun meaning “shadow” or “silhouette” in English. It can also be translated as “reflection” depending on context. It is written as 影 in kanji, かげ in hiragana, and kage in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
夕方になると影が長くなる。
Shadows grow longer in the evening.
湖に山の影が映っていた。
The mountain's reflection could be seen in the lake.