JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
影 — shadow
- Reading
- エイ・かげ
- Meaning
- shadow; silhouette; phantom
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
影 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is エイ・かげ and it means shadow; silhouette; phantom. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
影 appears in everyday japanese words such as 影 (shade), 撮影 (photographing) and 影響 (influence).
Japanese words containing 影
Frequently asked questions
What does 影 mean in Japanese?
影 means shadow; silhouette; phantom in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 影 read?
影 is read エイ・かげ. Reading it inside real words — 影 and 撮影 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 影 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 影 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 影 in a word?
A common word containing 影 is 影 (かげ) — "shade". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 影 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 影 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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