What does 影 mean?
影 is a Japanese noun meaning “shadow, silhouette” in English. It can also be translated as “a reflection, an ominous sign” 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
その少女は自分の影におびえていた。
The girl was afraid of her own shadow.
水たまりに映った影が見えた。
Reflections could be seen in the puddles.