日陰
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Noun meaning 'shadow' or 'shade', often referring to a place out of direct sunlight. Can be used in phrases like 『日陰で休む』 (hikage de yasumu, 'rest in the shade').
Theme
User and their friend Mika are planning a picnic in a local park on a sunny afternoon. They are discussing where to set up their spot to avoid the heat.
日陰
ひかげ
shadow / shade
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Picture a shady spot under a tree on a sunny day — 'hi' (日, 'sun') + 'kage' (陰, 'shadow') → 'sun shadow' or shade.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『日陰』 (hikage, 'shadow / Shade') is valued during hot summers for cooling off, and it's common to seek shade in parks or gardens.
Forms
Base: 日陰Noun meaning 'shadow' or 'shade', often referring to a place out of direct sunlight. Can be used in phrases like 『日陰で休む』 (hikage de yasumu, 'rest in the shade').