shadow of a leaf or tree
Refers to the shade or shadow cast by leaves or a tree; often evokes a cool, sheltered spot.
On a hot day, it feels good to rest in the shade of a big tree's leaves.
猫が葉陰に隠れている。
A cat is hiding in the shadow of the leaves.
Standard kanji spelling for 'shadow of a leaf or tree'.
Alternate kanji spelling using 影 (shadow, silhouette); less common than 葉陰.
Mixed kana spelling; may be used for readability or in contexts where the kanji 陰 is less common.
Compound of 葉 (leaf) and 陰 (shade, shadow). The spelling 葉影 uses 影 (shadow, silhouette) with a similar meaning.