陰
shade · yin · negative · sex organs · secret · shadow
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
hill + 侌
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hill and phonetic. Shadow side of hill.
Symbolism
Shadow, yin-yang, shade. Represents shadow and hidden side.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Harmony of yin and yang
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
陰々滅々
いんいんめつめつ
gloomy and depressing; mournful; gloomy and depressing
陰陽五行
いんようごぎょう
the cosmic dual forces (yin and yang) and the five elements (metal, wood, water, fire and earth) in Chinese cosmology; the cosmic dual forces (yin and yang) and the five elements (metal, wood, water, fire and earth) in Chinese cosmology
五陰盛苦
ごおんじょうく
pain caused by the five skandhas; pain caused by the five skandhas
Proverbs & Idioms
陰で糸を引く
かげでいとをひく
To pull strings from behind
To manipulate from the shadows
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 陰 mean in Japanese?
陰 means shade, yin, negative, sex organs, secret, shadow.
How do you read 陰?
On'yomi: イン (IN). Kun'yomi: かげ、かげ.る (kage, kageru).
How many strokes does 陰 have?
陰 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).
Is 陰 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 陰 (shade, yin, negative, sex organs, secret, shadow) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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