陰
shade · yin · negative · sex organs · secret · shadow
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hill and phonetic. Shadow side of hill.
Symbolism
Shadow, yin-yang, shade. Represents shadow and hidden side.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Harmony of yin and yang
Component Breakdown
hill + 侌
Words & Expressions
Words written with 陰
Four-Character Compounds
陰々滅々
いんいんめつめつ
gloomy and depressing; mournful
陰陽五行
いんようごぎょう
the cosmic dual forces (yin and yang) and the five elements (metal, wood, water, fire and earth) in Chinese cosmology
五陰盛苦
ごおんじょうく
pain caused by the five skandhas
Proverbs & Idioms
陰で糸を引く
かげでいとをひく
To pull strings from behind
To manipulate from the shadows
Anime & Manga
陰の実力者になりたくて！
The Eminence in Shadow
A well-known work with 陰 in its Japanese title.
双星の陰陽師
Twin Star Exorcists
A well-known work with 陰 in its Japanese title.
最強陰陽師の異世界転生記
The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World
A well-known work with 陰 in its Japanese title.
劇場版 陰の実力者になりたくて！ 残響編
Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!: Zankyou-hen
A well-known work with 陰 in its Japanese title.
才女のお世話 高嶺の花だらけな名門校で、学院一のお嬢様(生活能力皆無)を陰ながらお世話することになりました
Rich Girl Caretaker: I'm Secretly the Caregiver of the Most Popular Girl in This Rich Kid School
A well-known work with 陰 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
吉田松陰
Name contains 陰
Yoshida Shōin ɕoꜜː.iɴ], born Sugi Toranosuke ; September 20, 1830 – November 21, 1859), commonly named Torajirō , was one of Japan's most…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 陰 mean in Japanese?
陰 means shade, yin, negative, sex organs, secret, shadow.
How do you read 陰?
On'yomi: イン (IN). Kun'yomi: かげ、かげ.る (kage, kageru).
How many strokes does 陰 have?
陰 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).
Is 陰 a good kanji for a tattoo?
陰 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means shade, yin, negative, sex organs, secret, shadow. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.