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[いん()·えい()]
inei
noun

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[いん()·えい()]
inei

English Meaning(s) for 陰影

noun
  1. shadow; shade; shading; gloom
  2. nuance; shades of meaning; subtleties

Definition and Synonyms for 陰影

Refinement a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
Synonyms: ニュアンス, 機微, 陰影
Dark an unilluminated area
Synonyms: , 暗い, 暗がり, 暗闇, 暗黒, , , 陰影, 黒闇
Shadowiness relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
Synonyms: かすみ, シェード, シャドー, 冥暗, 小陰, , 影法師, 日陰, 本影, 片陰, 物陰, , , , , 陰り, 陰る, 陰影

Meanings for each kanji in 陰影

» shade; yin; negative; sex organs; secret; shadow
» shadow; silhouette; phantom

Categories 陰影 is a member of

Import the message that is intended or expressed or signified
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Scene the place where some action occurs
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Semidarkness partial darkness
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Sample Sentences for 陰影

I tried to take care with the shadows, but it just doesn't go very well.
Light source, that is what direction the light is facing, also take care with shadowing. Just copy down into the sketch book you have at hand as accurately as possible.

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