What does 陰 mean?
陰 is a Japanese noun meaning “shade” or “behind (something)” in English. It can also be translated as “behind the scenes” 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
木の陰で休んだ。
I rested in the shade of a tree.
陰で人の悪口を言ってはいけない。
You mustn't speak ill of people behind their backs.