陰 kanji: meaning “shade”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N111 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- shade
- On'yomi
- イン
- Kun'yomi
- かげ、かげ・る
Picture story to remember 陰
A cloud (云) covers the sun now (今) and casts cool shade over the hill.
Parts in this story:今
How to write 陰: stroke order
陰 is written with 11 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 陰
- 陰気いんきgloomy
- 日陰ひかげshade
Practice this kanji in the app
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