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Kanji Details for 影

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Stroke Count
15 Strokes
Radical
彡 + 12 Strokes
English Meaning
  1. shadow, silhouette, phantom
Readings
Kun'yomi: かげ。(Jouyou Reading)
On'yomi: ヨウ。(Go-on Reading)
エイ。(Kan-on Reading)

Japanese Meaning for 影

Dictionary Entry for 影

kage
noun
  1. shadow; silhouette; figure; shape
  2. reflection; image
  3. ominous sign
  4. light (stars, moon)
  5. trace; shadow (of one's former self)

Stroke Order Diagrams for 影

Construction of Character for 影

Radicals and parts present in 影
» Radical three, hair ornament, short hair or fur radical (no. 59)
» Part kettle lid radical (no. 8)
» Part mouth
» Part little, small
» Part day, sun, Japan, counter for days
Origin and construction of 影

Kanji related to 影

  • 寿

    稿

  • 便

    湿

Meanings in Other Languages for 影

French
  1. ombre portée, silhouette, fantôme
Portuguese
  1. sombra, silhueta, fantasma
Spanish
  1. sombra, silueta, forma, parte contraria, reverso

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