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).
Stroke order & writing
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影 in example sentences
はが。 Ano hito wa kage ga usui.
He is always in the background.
Shashin satsuei ni kyoumi aru?
Are you interested in photography?
には。 Anata ni eikyouryoku wa nai.
You have no influence.
Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, CC-BY 2.0 FR, licensed for reuse.
Words that use 影
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.