影 kanji: meaning “shadow”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N115 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- shadow
- On'yomi
- エイ
- Kun'yomi
- かげ
Picture story to remember 影
The sun (日) over the capital (京) casts a long shadow across the scenery.
How to write 影: stroke order
影 is written with 15 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 影
- 影響えいきょうinfluence
- 面影おもかげface
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