noun

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

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
かげ
かげ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

shadow, silhouette, phantom
かげ エイ (7th, N1)
scenery, view
ケイ かげ (4th, N3)
day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)
capital, 10**16
キョウ キン ケイ (2nd, N4)
kettle lid radical (no. 8)
トウ (Kentei 1)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
little, small
ショウ こ- ちい.さい (1st, N5)
feathered stick, barb radical (no. 6)
ケツ かぎ (Kentei 1)
eight, eight radical (no. 12)
ハチ や はっ (1st, N5)
three, hair ornament, short hair or fur radical (no. 59)
サン セン (Kentei 1)
katakana no radical (no. 4)
ヘツ えい よう (Kentei 1)