影えい像ぞう

noun

silhouette; shadow picture

Refers to a dark shape or outline seen against a lighter background, often used in artistic or descriptive contexts. Less common than シルエット in everyday speech.

• 夕ゆう日ひを背せにした彼かれの影えい像ぞうが壁かべに映うつっていた。

  His silhouette against the setting sun was cast on the wall.

• 影かげ絵えは影えい像ぞうの一いっ種しゅと言いえる。

  Shadow pictures can be considered a type of silhouette.