陰 | Japanese meaning

陰【いん】

Frequency rank: 4,764. – 4,767.

Alsoいん

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

(the) negative (e.g. pole)

This meaning refers to the concept of negativity in a philosophical or physical context, often contrasted with its positive counterpart.

The negative has properties that are opposite to the positive.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

yin (in Chinese divination)antonym: 陽

In this context, the term is used to describe the yin aspect in the philosophy of yin and yang, which represents passive, dark, or feminine energy.

The I Ching states that the balance of yin and yang is important.

hidden place; unseen part; private locationsee also 陰にこもる

This meaning refers to a location that is secretive or not readily observable, often associated with privacy or concealment.

The hiding place was built in a location that is completely out of sight.

Example sentences40 results

Such men as praise you to your face are apt to speak ill of you behind your back.

Tatoeba

She hid behind the door and held her breath.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

陰【おん・いん・かげ・かげる・おおう・くらい・ひそかに・いんにす】

きごう（かげきごう）ものにかくれて隠れてみえない見えないこと。

かげ陰のじつりょくしゃ実力者。

Wiktionary

Names

陰【かげ】

Alsoかげ

Kagefamily or surname

陰【いん】

Frequency rank: 4,764. – 4,767.

Alsoいん

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

(the) negative (e.g. pole)

This meaning refers to the concept of negativity in a philosophical or physical context, often contrasted with its positive counterpart.

The negative has properties that are opposite to the positive.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

yin (in Chinese divination)antonym: 陽

In this context, the term is used to describe the yin aspect in the philosophy of yin and yang, which represents passive, dark, or feminine energy.

The I Ching states that the balance of yin and yang is important.

hidden place; unseen part; private locationsee also 陰にこもる

This meaning refers to a location that is secretive or not readily observable, often associated with privacy or concealment.

The hiding place was built in a location that is completely out of sight.

Example sentences40 results

Such men as praise you to your face are apt to speak ill of you behind your back.

Tatoeba

She hid behind the door and held her breath.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

陰【おん・いん・かげ・かげる・おおう・くらい・ひそかに・いんにす】

きごう（かげきごう）ものにかくれて隠れてみえない見えないこと。

かげ陰のじつりょくしゃ実力者。

Wiktionary

Names

陰【かげ】

Alsoかげ

Kagefamily or surname

陰

N1常用

意shade; yin; negative; sex organs; secret; shadow

訓かげ、かげ.る

音イン

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蔭

人名用

意shade; shadow; backing assistance

訓かげ

音イン、オン

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翳

意hold aloft

訓かげ、かげ.る、かざ.す、きぬがさ、くも.る、くもり

音エイ

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陰【いん】

Frequency rank: 4,764. – 4,767.

Alsoいん

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

(the) negative (e.g. pole)

This meaning refers to the concept of negativity in a philosophical or physical context, often contrasted with its positive counterpart.

The negative has properties that are opposite to the positive.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

yin (in Chinese divination)antonym: 陽

In this context, the term is used to describe the yin aspect in the philosophy of yin and yang, which represents passive, dark, or feminine energy.

The I Ching states that the balance of yin and yang is important.

hidden place; unseen part; private locationsee also 陰にこもる

This meaning refers to a location that is secretive or not readily observable, often associated with privacy or concealment.

The hiding place was built in a location that is completely out of sight.

Example sentences40 results

Such men as praise you to your face are apt to speak ill of you behind your back.

Tatoeba

She hid behind the door and held her breath.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

陰【おん・いん・かげ・かげる・おおう・くらい・ひそかに・いんにす】

きごう（かげきごう）ものにかくれて隠れてみえない見えないこと。

かげ陰のじつりょくしゃ実力者。

Wiktionary

Names

陰【かげ】

Alsoかげ

Kagefamily or surname

陰【いん】

Frequency rank: 4,764. – 4,767.

Alsoいん

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

(the) negative (e.g. pole)

This meaning refers to the concept of negativity in a philosophical or physical context, often contrasted with its positive counterpart.

The negative has properties that are opposite to the positive.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

yin (in Chinese divination)antonym: 陽

In this context, the term is used to describe the yin aspect in the philosophy of yin and yang, which represents passive, dark, or feminine energy.

The I Ching states that the balance of yin and yang is important.

hidden place; unseen part; private locationsee also 陰にこもる

This meaning refers to a location that is secretive or not readily observable, often associated with privacy or concealment.

The hiding place was built in a location that is completely out of sight.

Example sentences40 results

Such men as praise you to your face are apt to speak ill of you behind your back.

Tatoeba

She hid behind the door and held her breath.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

陰【おん・いん・かげ・かげる・おおう・くらい・ひそかに・いんにす】

きごう（かげきごう）ものにかくれて隠れてみえない見えないこと。

かげ陰のじつりょくしゃ実力者。

Wiktionary

Names

陰【かげ】

Alsoかげ

Kagefamily or surname

陰

N1常用

意shade; yin; negative; sex organs; secret; shadow

訓かげ、かげ.る

音イン

Details

蔭

人名用

意shade; shadow; backing assistance

訓かげ

音イン、オン

Details

翳

意hold aloft

訓かげ、かげ.る、かざ.す、きぬがさ、くも.る、くもり

音エイ

Details