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Kanji Detail for 影 - "shadow, silhouette"

  • Meaning

    影 means "shadow, silhouette."

    1. Shadow - A dark area created when an object blocks light.

    2. Reflection - The image of something seen in a mirror or on the surface of water.

    3. Figure - The shape of a person or object.

    4. Illumination - The light of the moon or other object that shines on something.

  • Onyomitip
  • Kunyomitip
  • Strokestip
  • Radicaltip

Sentences including

  • A strange sound was heard from behind the door.

  • The garden is still in shadow.

  • No one was to be seen on the street.

  • His words had a great effect on my life.

  • The news had an impact on him.

  • The picture was taken by him.

  • The image of my mother is on my mind.

  • They laugh at him behind his back.

  • He was a great influence on me.

  • Smoking has affected his health.

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