影

shadow, image

JLPT N1 15 strokes

Kun'yomi: かげ
On'yomi: エイ

影 means "shadow, image". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 15 strokes. It is read かげ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and エイ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

影 in example sentences

あの人ひとは影かげが薄うすい。

Ano hito wa kage ga usui.

He is always in the background.
写真しゃしん撮影さつえいに興味きょうみある？

Shashin satsuei ni kyoumi aru?

Are you interested in photography?
あなたに影響力えいきょうりょくはない。

Anata ni eikyouryoku wa nai.

You have no influence.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

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Common questions

What does the kanji 影 mean?: 影 means "shadow, image". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 影 have?: 影 is written in 15 strokes.
How is 影 read?: It is read かげ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and エイ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 影?: 影 is a JLPT N1 kanji.

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